Origin
Tarboro, NC
Night in Tarboro on Thursday
Local time
11:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarboro, NC to Rocky Mount, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Rocky Mount, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tarboro, NC to Rocky Mount, NC covers 16.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, US 64 BUS, West Saint James Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and US 64 BUS. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 64 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Saint James Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 64 ALT; NC 111; NC 122 / Western Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Saint James Street
Turn left onto West Saint James Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 64 ALT; NC 111; NC 122 / Western Boulevard
Turn left onto US 64 ALT; NC 111; NC 122 / Western Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 64
Merge onto US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 64 BUS
Take the exit onto US 64 BUS toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| US 64 BUS | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Saint James Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Western Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cokey Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Trade Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarboro, NC and Rocky Mount, NC.
1
Start on Trade Street
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trade Street
2
Turn left onto West Saint James Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint James Street
3
Turn left onto US 64 ALT; NC 111; NC 122
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Western Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge onto US 64
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 64
6
Take the exit onto US 64 BUS
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 64 BUS
Toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky Mount
7
Turn slight left onto Cokey Road
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cokey Road
8
Arrive at destination
Cokey Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Rocky Mount on Thursday
Local time
11:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
23 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
22m 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 Tarboro, NC to Rocky Mount, NC covers 16.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, US 64 BUS, West Saint James Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Tarboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 64 ALT; NC 111; NC 122 / Western Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Tarboro, NC to Rocky Mount, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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