How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Albemarle.
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Start on Cokey Road
130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
1351 ft · 43 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Street
53 m · 4 sec · Arlington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Street
82 m · 7 sec · Arlington Street
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East
1633 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Macon Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
86 m · 12 sec · Glendale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Albemarle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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 Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Rocky Mount and 150.3 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Wallburg
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 Wallburg.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 267.31 mi (430.2 km).
#1 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,344 |
| Coordinates | 35.6115000, -82.5426300 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-82.54263, 35.6115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $41.95 | $83.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.90 | $93.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.56 | $119.12 |
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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