How far is Monroe, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Monroe, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Skyway Drive
84 m · 7 sec · Skyway Drive
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Continue on North Hayne Street
745 ft · 22 sec · North Hayne Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarboro Street
979 ft · 19 sec · Tarboro Street
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Turn slight right onto Cokey Road
68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Rocky Mount.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Road
Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Monroe and 100 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.39 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.96 | $55.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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