How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.51 mi
02h 03m
Flight
93.25 mi
150.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.25 mi
Kilometers
150.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.51 mi
Kilometers
164.97 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Mount
2026-04-20T00:17
Arrive Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Rocky Mount
51.3 mi
01h 01m
To Hope Mills
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Hope Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Hope Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Cokey Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

    555 ft · 22 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Raleigh Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Raleigh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nashville Road

    3066 ft · 1 min · Nashville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bethlehem Road

    2295 ft · 56 sec · Bethlehem Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mount Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West Mount Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Sandy Cross Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Sandy Cross Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 59: Hope Mills, Fayetteville, Parkton, Cypress Lakes

    1469 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Chicken Foot Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Hope Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandy Cross Road
90.7 mi · 88%
West Mount Drive
6.15 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.88 mi · 2%
East Raleigh Boulevard
1.58 mi · 2%
Chicken Foot Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Nashville Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sandy Cross Road

Merge slight left

76.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
01h 01m from Rocky Mount
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Rocky Mount and 51.3 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Four Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 km).

Rocky Mount

#1 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

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

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.78 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $5.62 $20.36 $40.72

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Mount and Hope Mills. The current time is 00:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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