How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke Rapids and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and Rocky Mount.
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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
27.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
78 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
127 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
52 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
619 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
2423 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Benvenue Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Benvenue Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1027 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Falls Road
57 m · 4 sec · Falls Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Falls Road
81 m · 5 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Peachtree Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Franklin Street
1837 ft · 41 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Avenue
980 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Tarboro Street
1985 ft · 42 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 Roanoke Rapids 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.
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Enfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 20.4 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Enfield
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 Enfield.
Rocky Mount
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Greenville, NC
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 36.95 mi (59.46 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 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
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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