How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Wilson, NC?
The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Wilson, NC is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Wilson.
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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 right onto Nash Street East
916 ft · 17 sec · Nash Street East
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Continue on Hines Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hines Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hines Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Wilson.
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.
North Hathaway Boulevard
Continue on North Hathaway Boulevard
12.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Rocky Mount and Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Wilson?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Elm City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Rocky Mount and 9.4 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Mount and Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Elm City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.63 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 Wilson
County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 49,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.7212700, -77.9155400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-77.91554, 35.72127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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