How far is Mooresville, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Mooresville, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and Rocky Mount.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Iredell Avenue
47 m · 10 sec · West Iredell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Landis Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Landis Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakridge Farm Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Mooresville Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West
2 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West
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Turn left
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 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 Mooresville and Rocky Mount.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Mooresville 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 Mooresville to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Mooresville and 102.6 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mooresville and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 171.04 mi (275.26 km).
#1 Mooresville
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,962 |
| Coordinates | 35.5848600, -80.8100700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.03 | $72.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.40 | $84.81 |
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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