How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 00m.
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.
County seat of Johnston 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 Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Spring Lake.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Raleigh Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nashville Road
3066 ft · 1 min · Nashville Road
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Continue on Bethlehem Road
2295 ft · 56 sec · Bethlehem Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · West Mount Drive
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Continue on Sandy Cross Road
142 m · 8 sec · Sandy Cross Road
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Take the ramp left
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: Newton Grove
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1067 ft · 14 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.7 mi · 14 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchison Road, Spring Lake
1059 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lillington Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Spring Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sandy Cross Road
Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 01h 23m
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 Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Rocky Mount and 49.6 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
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 Smithfield.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Raleigh Union Station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 85.14 mi (137.02 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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