How far is Wake Forest, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Front Street
48 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · East Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North White Street
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Turn right onto Royal Mill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Royal Mill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove Church Road
42 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove Church Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zebulon Road
41 m · 2 sec · Zebulon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zebulon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Zebulon Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Zebulon Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on North Arendell Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Take the exit left toward US 64 East, US 264 East
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2686 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarboro Street
979 ft · 19 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 Wake Forest 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.
US 64 East
Keep slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 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?
Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Wake Forest and 26.5 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope
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 Spring Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 40.33 mi (64.9 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
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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