How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Piney Green, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Piney Green, NC is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Piney Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Piney Green.
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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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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
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Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piney Green Road
94 m · 10 sec · Piney Green Road
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Freedom Way
52 m · 8 sec · Freedom Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freedom Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Piney Green.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Partly Cloudy near Piney Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Piney Green?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 53.7 miles from Rocky Mount and 53.6 miles from Piney Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky Mount and Partly Cloudy near Piney Green.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Piney Green. Straight-line distance: 88.51 mi (142.44 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 Piney Green
Census designated place
| Population | 13,293 |
| Coordinates | 34.7160000, -77.3202400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piney Green (-77.32024, 34.716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
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 16, 2026
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