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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.29 mi
02h 36m
Flight
88.51 mi
142.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.51 mi
Kilometers
142.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.67 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney Green
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 PM EDT
Return by in Rocky Mount
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Mount
2026-04-16T11:04
Arrive Piney Green
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Mount
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kinston
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Rocky Mount
53.7 mi
01h 18m
To Piney Green
53.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cokey Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

    555 ft · 22 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Raleigh Boulevard

    3104 ft · 1 min · East Raleigh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    65 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Bassett Street

    149 m · 12 sec · West Bassett Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Wesleyan Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Wesleyan Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Hathaway Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 18 min · North Hathaway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M.L.K. Jr Parkway

    1481 ft · 30 sec · M.L.K. Jr Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Nash Street East

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Nash Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Moyton Drive

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Moyton Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Southeast 2nd Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Vernon Avenue

    2910 ft · 46 sec · West Vernon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Pink Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway

    111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

    1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Piney Green Road

    94 m · 10 sec · Piney Green Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    12 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    81 m · 22 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Freedom Way

    52 m · 8 sec · Freedom Way

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richlands Highway
13.5 mi · 13%
Moyton Drive
13.4 mi · 12%
Southeast 2nd Street
12.7 mi · 12%
North Hathaway Boulevard
12.3 mi · 11%
Nash Street East
8.41 mi · 8%
Lejeune Boulevard
5.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinston
01h 18m from Rocky Mount
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kinston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kinston.

BUS

Kinston, NC

2 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

38 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

43 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street

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).

Rocky Mount

#1 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Piney Green

#2 Piney Green

Census designated place

Population13,293
Coordinates34.7160000, -77.3202400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
End: Piney Green (-77.32024, 34.716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Rocky Mount and Piney Green. The current time is 11:04:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.