How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Henderson, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Henderson, NC is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Nash 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 Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Henderson.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto NC 56 Highway East
5.4 mi · 10 min · NC 56 Highway East
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Turn right onto Firetower Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Firetower Road
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Continue on Firetower Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Firetower Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
672 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Duke Valentine Wynne Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Duke Valentine Wynne Road
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Continue on Trinity Church Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Trinity Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2782 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson-Fuller Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson-Fuller Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North Garnett Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Henderson.
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
At the end of the road, turn right
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Rocky Mount and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Henderson?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Rocky Mount and 26.2 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.87 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 Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,109 |
| Coordinates | 36.3295900, -78.3991600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-78.39916, 36.32959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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