How far is Murraysville, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Murraysville, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
141.91 mi
02h 57m · estimated
Flight
113.53 mi
182.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.53 mi
Kilometers
182.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
141.91 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
228.39 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Mount
Fri, Apr 10, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Murraysville
Fri, Apr 10, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murraysville
2026-04-10T12:04
Arrive Rocky Mount
Fri, Apr 10, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murraysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pink Hill
NC

Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina

From Murraysville
56.8 mi
01h 28m
To Rocky Mount
85.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Murraysville and Rocky Mount.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pink Hill
01h 28m from Murraysville
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murraysville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Rocky Mount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murraysville to Rocky Mount?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pink Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Murraysville and 85.1 miles from Rocky Mount.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murraysville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Rocky Mount.

Stop Ideas Near Pink Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pink Hill, 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 Pink Hill.

BUS

Kinston, NC

26 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
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Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
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Jacksonville, NC

45 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

New Bern, NC

65 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murraysville and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 113.53 mi (182.71 km).

Murraysville

#1 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Rocky Mount

#2 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.78 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $5.62 $28.18 $56.35

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Murraysville and Rocky Mount. The current time is 12:04:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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