How far is Spring Lake, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Spring Lake, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Lillington Highway
1372 ft · 1 min · Lillington Highway
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Continue on Lillington Highway
1378 ft · 36 sec · Lillington Highway
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Turn slight left onto South Bragg Boulevard
2461 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Murchison Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 295 North
3206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.1 mi · 13 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Benson, Lumberton
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Benson
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp 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 Spring Lake and Rocky Mount.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 17m
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 Spring Lake and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Spring Lake and 49.6 miles from Rocky Mount.
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 2:24 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 Spring Lake and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
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 Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 85.14 mi (137.02 km).
#1 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
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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