How far is Rocky Mount, NC from Winterville, NC?

The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Winterville, NC is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.83 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.72 mi
57.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.83 mi
Kilometers
78.59 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rocky Mount
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Mount
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Bethel
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

From Rocky Mount
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To Winterville
24.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Mount and Winterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount and Winterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cokey Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

    555 ft · 20 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Raleigh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Raleigh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    20.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Winterville Parkway

    1950 ft · 41 sec · Winterville Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    671 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    108 m · 12 sec · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Mount and Winterville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Raleigh Boulevard
26 mi · 53%
Mill Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Winterville Parkway
0.37 mi · 1%
US 13 South
0.33 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.13 mi
Hill Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 32m from Rocky Mount
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rocky Mount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Mount to Winterville?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Rocky Mount and 24.4 miles from Winterville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rocky Mount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 8 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

22 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

49 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Mount and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.49 km).

Rocky Mount

#1 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Winterville

#2 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
End: Winterville (-77.40108, 35.52905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.63
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.81 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.78 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $5.62 $9.67 $19.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Mount and Winterville. The current time is 00:58:15.

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.