How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Jacksonville.
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Start on Cokey Road
130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
555 ft · 22 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Raleigh Boulevard
3104 ft · 1 min · East Raleigh Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
65 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn straight onto West Bassett Street
149 m · 12 sec · West Bassett Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto South Wesleyan Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · South Wesleyan Boulevard
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Continue on North Hathaway Boulevard
12.3 mi · 18 min · North Hathaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto M.L.K. Jr Parkway
1481 ft · 30 sec · M.L.K. Jr Parkway
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Continue on Nash Street East
8.4 mi · 12 min · Nash Street East
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Continue on Moyton Drive
13.4 mi · 18 min · Moyton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · Southeast 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Vernon Avenue
2910 ft · 46 sec · West Vernon Avenue
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway
111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right onto Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left
132 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Rocky Mount and 60.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Kinston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.67 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 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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