How far is Littleton, NC from Rosemary, NC?

The driving distance from Littleton, NC to Rosemary, NC is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.49 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.97 mi
20.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.49 mi
Kilometers
23.32 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-04-23T16:50
Arrive Rosemary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Rosemary
NC

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

From Littleton
7.2 mi
00h 09m
To Rosemary
7.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Littleton and Rosemary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Littleton and Rosemary.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Main Street

    13.2 mi · 16 min · East South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Littleton Road

    1.2 km · 56 sec · West Littleton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dickens Avenue

    2346 ft · 2 min · Dickens Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branch Avenue

    605 ft · 32 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton and Rosemary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East South Main Street
13.2 mi · 91%
West Littleton Road
0.72 mi · 5%
Dickens Avenue
0.44 mi · 3%
Branch Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East South Main Street

Start on East South Main Street

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Rosemary
00h 09m from Littleton
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton and Sunny near Rosemary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Littleton to Rosemary?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Rosemary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Littleton and 7.3 miles from Rosemary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littleton and Sunny near Rosemary.

Stop Ideas Near South Rosemary

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Rosemary, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Rosemary.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

58 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

83 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

91 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

98 mi away
Second and Reade Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Rosemary. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population584
Coordinates36.4345900, -77.9119300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosemary

Rosemary is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4512600, -77.6794200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Littleton (-77.91193, 36.43459)
End: Rosemary (-77.67942, 36.45126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.04
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.02 $4.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.26 $4.52
Premium $4.78 $2.44 $4.87
Diesel $5.62 $2.87 $5.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Littleton and Rosemary. The current time is 16:50:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.