How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Leland, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Leland, NC is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
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
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Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Leland.
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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 · 17 min · North Hathaway Boulevard
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Continue on Ward Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Ward Boulevard
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Take the exit right
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I 40
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 West, US 17 South: Shallote, Myrtle Beach
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.3 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1042 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Road Northeast
944 ft · 26 sec · Village Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 12 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Leland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40
Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 01h 05m
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 Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Leland?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Rocky Mount and 71 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Leland. Straight-line distance: 117.1 mi (188.45 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 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-78.04471, 34.25628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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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