How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Tarboro, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Tarboro, NC is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Edgecombe 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 Tarboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Tarboro.
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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 · 20 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto East Raleigh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Raleigh Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
2257 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto Trade Street
7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Tarboro.
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.
East Raleigh Boulevard
Take the ramp right
13 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Tarboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Tarboro?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leggett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Rocky Mount and 8.3 miles from Tarboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Tarboro.
Stop Ideas Near Leggett
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 Leggett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 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 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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