Origin
Rocky Mount, NC
Night in Rocky Mount on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
138.1 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
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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Laurinburg, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hill Street, East Raleigh Boulevard, Nashville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.1 miles from Rocky Mount, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 138.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hill Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Street | — | — |
| East Raleigh Boulevard | — | — |
| Nashville Road | — | — |
| Bethlehem Road | — | — |
| West Mount Drive | — | — |
| Sandy Cross Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Fayetteville Outer Loop | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hill Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount, NC and Laurinburg, NC.
1
Start on Cokey Road
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cokey Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hill Street
3
Turn left onto East Raleigh Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Raleigh Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Nashville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashville Road
5
Continue on Bethlehem Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Bethlehem Road
6
Turn left onto West Mount Drive
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Mount Drive
7
Continue on Sandy Cross Road
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sandy Cross Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
10
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 295 North
12
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Outer Loop
13
Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Parkton Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Leeper Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Leeper Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Leeper Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Leeper Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 ft
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi
·
2 min
20
Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
David Parnell Street
21
Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Fayetteville Street
22
At the end of the road, turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Avenue
24
Continue on NC-71
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
NC-71
25
Continue on Red Springs Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Springs Road
26
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
27
Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
American Indian Highway
28
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
30
Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
31
Continue on East Church Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Church Street
32
Turn left onto South Main Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Rocky Mount, NC, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurinburg, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, NC
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Rocky Mount, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from Rocky Mount, NC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Rocky Mount, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurinburg, NC
The final approach into Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, 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
$21.60 one way
$43.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Laurinburg, NC
Night in Laurinburg on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
2h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hill Street, East Raleigh Boulevard, Nashville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Rocky Mount, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rocky Mount, NC to Laurinburg, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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