Origin
Monroe, NC
Morning in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, NC to Rocky Mount, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
199.9 mi
322 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, NC
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Rocky Mount, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, NC to Rocky Mount, NC covers 199.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Fayetteville Road, US 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100 miles from Monroe, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Monroe, NC to Rocky Mount, NC covers 199.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in near US 74 BUS.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
40.7 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
47 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
136.6 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mou...
6
145 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
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I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
8
147.8 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monroe, NC and Rocky Mount, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro, Wilson and Greenville.
Asheboro
40.7 mi in
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~59m
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via US 74 BUS
Wilson
147.8 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via I 87; US 64
Greenville
147.8 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via I 87; US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 45.7 mi | 52m |
| Fayetteville Road | 43.4 mi | 52m |
| US 64 | 33.9 mi | 37m |
| I 87 | 20 mi | 21m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| US 74 BUS | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Dan K Moore Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 45.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, NC and Rocky Mount, NC.
1
Start on NC 207
276 ft
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6 sec
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Skyway Drive
2
Continue on NC 207
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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North Hayne Street
3
Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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East Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto US 74; US 601
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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East Roosevelt Boulevard
5
Continue on US 74
5.3 mi
·
8 min
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Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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West Marshville Boulevard
7
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Carroll M. Edwards Highway
8
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi
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9 min
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
10
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Salisbury Street
11
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
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4 min
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West Caswell Street
12
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
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Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Green Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
43 mi
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52 min
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Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
17
Merge onto US 1
46 mi
·
52 min
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US 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 64
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 40; US 64
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
20
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi
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3 min
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I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi
·
18 min
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I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
33 mi
·
36 min
·
US 64
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
25
Turn left onto NC 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 64 BUS
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Tarboro Street
27
Turn slight right onto Cokey Road
223 ft
·
5 sec
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Cokey Road
28
Arrive at destination
Cokey Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100 miles from Monroe, NC, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Mount, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monroe, NC
This is one driving day of about 199.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100 mi from Monroe, NC · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100 miles from Monroe, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rocky Mount, NC
The final approach into Rocky Mount, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rocky Mount, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.99 one way
$63.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.41 | $88.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rocky Mount, NC
Morning in Rocky Mount on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monroe, NC to Rocky Mount, NC covers 199.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Fayetteville Road, US 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100 miles from Monroe, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Monroe, NC and Rocky Mount, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro, Wilson and Greenville.
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