How far is Mount Holly, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Holly, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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 24m.
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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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Holly and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and Rocky Mount.
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Start on North Main Street
45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Charlotte Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South
919 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Greensboro, Spartanburg
959 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway
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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 Mount Holly 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.
Jeff Gordon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Mount Holly and Clear near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Mount Holly and 114.8 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Holly and Clear near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Alamance
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 Alamance.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 186.47 mi (300.09 km).
#1 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $32.04 | $64.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.83 | $71.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.65 | $77.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
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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