How far is Salem, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Salem, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Swift Creek School Road
20 m · 8 sec · Swift Creek School Road
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Turn sharp right onto Red Oak Road
2 mi · 3 min · Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto Watson Seed Farm Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Watson Seed Farm Road
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Turn sharp right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Benvenue Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Benvenue Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1027 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Falls Road
57 m · 4 sec · Falls Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Falls Road
81 m · 5 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Peachtree Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Franklin Street
1837 ft · 41 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Avenue
980 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Tarboro Street
1985 ft · 42 sec · Tarboro Street
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Turn slight right onto Cokey Road
68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Rocky Mount.
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.
Watson Seed Farm Road
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5.55 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Dortches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Salem and 9.3 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Dortches
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 Dortches.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1146000, -77.8613700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cokey Road (-77.790276, 35.938263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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