How far is Wilson, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 19.1 miles (30.8 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 56m 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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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 Wilson and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Hines Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hines Street South
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Continue on Nash Street East
916 ft · 19 sec · Nash Street East
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Turn left onto Ward Boulevard
12.3 mi · 18 min · Ward Boulevard
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Continue on South Wesleyan Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · South Wesleyan Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Church Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
153 m · 14 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 Wilson 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.
Ward Boulevard
Turn left onto Ward 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 Wilson 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 Wilson to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 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 9.6 miles from Wilson and 9.6 miles from Rocky Mount.
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 2.6 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 7:34 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 Wilson and Sunny near Rocky Mount.
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 Wilson and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.63 km).
#1 Wilson
County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 49,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.7212700, -77.9155400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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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