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

The driving distance from Reidsville, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.95 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.44 mi
174.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.44 mi
Kilometers
174.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.95 mi
Kilometers
225.23 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Mount
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Reidsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reidsville
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Rocky Mount
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reidsville
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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Reidsville
69.9 mi
01h 22m
To Rocky Mount
70 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reidsville and Rocky Mount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Scales Street

    2956 ft · 57 sec · South Scales Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richardson Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Richardson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barnes Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barnes Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1207 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tarboro Street

    979 ft · 19 sec · Tarboro Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cokey Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reidsville and Rocky Mount.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
51 mi · 36%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 22%
Barnes Street
22 mi · 16%
Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 10%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 7%
West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
01h 22m from Reidsville
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reidsville 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 Reidsville to Rocky Mount?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Reidsville and 70 miles from Rocky Mount.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reidsville and Sunny near Rocky Mount.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 8.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reidsville and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 108.44 mi (174.52 km).

Reidsville

#1 Reidsville

City in North Carolina, United States

Population13,993
Coordinates36.3548600, -79.6644700
Altitude245
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: Reidsville (-79.66447, 36.35486)
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 Reidsville and Rocky Mount. The current time is 21:03:56.

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.