How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Lenoir, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Lenoir, NC is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford 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 Lenoir.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Lenoir.
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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
39.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
48.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
860 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn right
25 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Street Northwest
123 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Avenue Northwest
696 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
119 m · 24 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Harper Avenue Northwest
25 m · 3 sec · Harper Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harper Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Lenoir.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 421 North
Merge slight right
48.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Sunny near Lenoir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Lenoir?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Rocky Mount and 118.9 miles from Lenoir.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Lenoir.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Lenoir. Straight-line distance: 209.72 mi (337.51 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 Lenoir
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 17,911 |
| Coordinates | 35.9140200, -81.5389800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenoir (-81.53898, 35.91402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
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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