Origin
Henderson, NC
Late night in Henderson on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, NC to Rocky Mount, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, NC
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Rocky Mount, NC
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Trip Overview
Henderson to Rocky Mount is 52.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Andrews Avenue and US 64 Bypass, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a convenient drive for those looking for a short, uncomplicated journey. Consider this route for a quick transit between these two familiar areas, offering a practical connection without significant detours or extended travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Avenue | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| US 64 Bypass | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| NC 58 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| NC 56 Highway East | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Firetower Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Duke Valentine Wynne Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Trinity Church Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Andrews Avenue
— 11.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NC and Rocky Mount, NC.
1
Start on US 1 BUS; US 158 BUS
19 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Garnett Street
2
Turn left onto NC 39
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Andrews Avenue
3
Turn left onto Wilson-Fuller Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson-Fuller Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 401
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 401
5
Turn left onto Trinity Church Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Trinity Church Road
6
Turn right onto Duke Valentine Wynne Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Duke Valentine Wynne Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NC 561
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
NC 561
8
Turn right onto Firetower Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Firetower Road
9
Turn left onto NC 56
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 56 Highway East
10
At end of road, turn right onto NC 58
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NC 58
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NC 58: Nashville, Castalia
12
Merge onto US 64 Bypass
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 64 Bypass
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
14
Turn left onto NC 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 64 BUS
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tarboro Street
16
Turn slight right onto Cokey Road
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cokey Road
17
Arrive at destination
Cokey Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Henderson, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 39 / Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto NC 39 / Andrews Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 401
At end of road, turn right onto US 401
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Trinity Church Road
Turn left onto Trinity Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NC 561
At end of road, turn left onto NC 561
Navigation decision point
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the ramp toward NC 58: Nashville, Castalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 58: Nashville, Castalia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Rocky Mount on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Louisburg, NC
26 mi in
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
1h 15m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. While a portion involves highway travel, you'll also experience stretches on local roads, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 11.7 miles on Andrews Avenue. The drive progresses from more urban-feeling roads near Henderson to a blend as you merge onto the US 64 Bypass and eventually NC 58. Expect a driving experience that balances quicker highway speeds with more local road conditions, providing a varied feel behind the wheel without becoming overly challenging.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Andrews Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 39 / Andrews Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 14 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 (NC 39 / Andrews Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 401): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Trinity Church Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Henderson, NC to Rocky Mount, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Castalia along the way.
Castalia
39.2 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Starting in Henderson, NC
Full guide →Henderson is in North Carolina.
Arriving in Rocky Mount, NC
Full guide →Founded 1816
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.
Top landmarks
- • Rocky Mount Mills — Historic property in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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 15m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Andrews Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NC 39 / Andrews Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 401): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Trinity Church Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rocky Mount, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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