How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Dawson Crossroads, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Dawson Crossroads, NC is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke Rapids and Dawson Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and Dawson Crossroads.
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Start on Roanoke Avenue
2172 ft · 1 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Take the exit right
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 125: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Thirteen Bridges Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thirteen Bridges Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke Rapids and Dawson Crossroads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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9.41 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Dawson Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke Rapids to Dawson Crossroads?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Halifax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 12.9 miles from Dawson Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Dawson Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Halifax
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 Halifax.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Greenville, NC
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and Dawson Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.11 km).
#1 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,186 |
| Coordinates | 36.4615400, -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson Crossroads
Dawson Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1637700, -77.5238600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson Crossroads (-77.52386, 36.16377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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