How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Carrboro, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Carrboro, NC is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Carrboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Carrboro.
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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
50.1 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wade Avenue, Hillsborough Street
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carter-Finley Stadium, PNC Arena
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wade Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
15.5 mi · 18 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Durham
1357 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15, US 501: Carrboro, Pittsboro
697 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Fordham Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · North Fordham Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Merritt Mill Road
601 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Merritt Mill Road
774 ft · 21 sec · Merritt Mill Road
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Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
689 ft · 17 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
2454 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
865 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Carrboro.
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.
Atlantic Avenue
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Sunny near Carrboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Carrboro?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Rocky Mount and 44.1 miles from Carrboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Carrboro.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Carrboro. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.73 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 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21,239 |
| Coordinates | 35.9101400, -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrboro (-79.07529, 35.91014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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
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