Origin
Rocky Mount, NC
Afternoon in Rocky Mount on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rocky Mount, NC to Holly Springs, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rocky Mount, NC
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Holly Springs, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 75.6-mile drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Holly Springs, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. With 83% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on main arteries like US 64 Bypass, Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway, and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 Bypass | 50.9 mi | 55m |
| Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Dan K Moore Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| I 87 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Williams Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 64 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 64 Bypass
— 50.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount, NC and Holly Springs, NC.
1
Start on Cokey Road
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cokey Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hill Street
3
Turn right onto NC 97
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Arlington Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 97
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
Arlington Street
5
Continue on NC 97
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto US 64 Bypass; NC 43
51 mi
·
55 min
·
US 64 Bypass; NC 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 87; I 440; US 64
9
Merge onto I 40; US 64
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40; US 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
11
Continue on I 40; US 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12
Continue on I 40; US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
13
Take the exit onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 64
Toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 64
Exit 293A
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
19
Merge onto US 1; US 64
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 95
Toward NC 55: Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
21
Turn left onto NC 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Williams Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto East Williams Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Williams Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Rocky Mount, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hill Street
Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
9
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 293A
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Ashebor...
6
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.82 one way
$23.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Holly Springs, NC
Afternoon in Holly Springs on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 75.6-mile route, with 83% of it utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.9 miles on the US 64 Bypass. This drive is characterized by its consistent speed and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops, as the focus is on efficient travel between your origin and destination. You'll likely find the Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway to be well-maintained and direct.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on US 64 Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 Bypass and Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hill Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hill Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 63.5 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rocky Mount, NC and Holly Springs, NC, road signs point toward Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro and Fuquay-Varina.
Wake Forest
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via US 64
Sanford
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via US 64
Asheboro
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via US 64
Fuquay-Varina
70.8 mi in
|
~1h 20m
About the Cities
Starting in Rocky Mount, NC
Full guide →Rocky Mount is a city in North Carolina. Its dawning days were more or less centered around cotton mills in the early 19th century, though it was settled as early as the 1700s by Europeans. Eventually tobacco became the prized crop and warehouses and rail stations sprung up to export this commodity. Rocky Mount, though with a reputation tarnished somewhat by crime and urban decay, is the birthplace of Mike Tyson and Hardee's fast food restaurants and where Jim Thorpe debuted with the Rocky Mountain Railroaders and Jack Kerouac wrote parts of "The Dharma Bums" during his visits there.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on US 64 Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Holly Springs, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hill Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 63.5 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holly Springs, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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