How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Kinston, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Kinston, NC is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 24m.
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.
Township in Wilson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Kinston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Kinston.
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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
17.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto West Blount Street
80 m · 17 sec · West Blount Street
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Turn left onto Walls Street
96 m · 19 sec · Walls Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Kinston.
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 left
17.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Kinston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Kinston?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Stantonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Rocky Mount and 28.5 miles from Kinston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Kinston.
Stop Ideas Near Stantonsburg
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 Stantonsburg.
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Kinston. Straight-line distance: 48.13 mi (77.46 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 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kinston (-77.58164, 35.26266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
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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