How far is Rocky Mount, NC from City of Graham, NC?

The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to City of Graham, NC is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
105.89 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.75 mi
144.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.75 mi
Kilometers
144.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.89 mi
Kilometers
170.42 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Rocky Mount
Wed, Sep 16, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Mount
2026-09-16T12:23
Arrive City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Mount
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
Rolesville
NC

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Rocky Mount
52.9 mi
01h 04m
To City of Graham
53.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and City of Graham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and City of Graham.

  1. 1

    Start on Cokey Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

    1351 ft · 43 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arlington Street

    53 m · 4 sec · Arlington Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Street

    82 m · 7 sec · Arlington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    945 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    25.7 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Harden Street

    1295 ft · 35 sec · East Harden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Woody Drive

    2217 ft · 1 min · Woody Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Gilbreath Street

    154 m · 14 sec · East Gilbreath Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Gilbreath Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and City of Graham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
41.4 mi · 39%
South Miami Boulevard
34.9 mi · 33%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 15%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 3%
New Raleigh Highway
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolesville
01h 04m from Rocky Mount
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Rocky Mount and Sunny near City of Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to City of Graham?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Rocky Mount and 53.1 miles from City of Graham.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rocky Mount and Sunny near City of Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Rolesville

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 Rolesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 4.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 14.8 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 13 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

24 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

27 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

41 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and City of Graham. Straight-line distance: 89.75 mi (144.44 km).

Rocky Mount

#1 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
City of Graham

#2 City of Graham

City in North Carolina

Population14,153
Coordinates36.0592600, -79.3891800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
End: City of Graham (-79.38918, 36.05926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.17
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $15.09 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.51 $16.85 $33.70
Premium $4.90 $18.33 $36.65
Diesel $6.05 $22.63 $45.27

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Mount and City of Graham. The current time is 12:23:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.