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Trip from Rocky Mount, NC to City of Greenville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Edgecombe and Nash counties in the coastal plain region North Carolina, United States

Rocky Mount, NC

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Downtown City of Greenville, NC, NC

City of Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between Rocky Mount and Greenville, you are looking at a straightforward 43.5-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize US 64 BUS, US 13, and US 64 to navigate between these two North Carolina hubs. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical for solo drivers or small groups. Because this route is entirely contained within the Southeast region, the transition between these two cities feels consistent and familiar. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you to your destination quickly without the need for multiple stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 BUS 13.5 mi 14m
US 13 13.2 mi 16m
US 64 10.6 mi 11m
North Greene Street 1.9 mi 3m
East Raleigh Boulevard 1.8 mi 4m
South Evans Street 0.9 mi 2m
South Pitt Street 0.7 mi 1m
Pitt-Greene Connector 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 BUS — 13.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount, NC and City of Greenville, NC.

1

Start on Cokey Road

425 ft · 18 sec · Cokey Road
2

Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Hill Street
3

Turn right onto East Raleigh Boulevard

1.8 mi · 4 min · East Raleigh Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp onto US 64 BUS

14 mi · 14 min · US 64 BUS
5

Continue on US 64; US 258; NC 111; NC 122

11 mi · 11 min · US 64; US 258; NC 111; NC 122
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
7

Turn right onto US 13; NC 11

13 mi · 16 min · US 13; NC 11
8

Turn left onto NC 33

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on South Pitt Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Pitt Street
10

Continue on Pitt-Greene Connector

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Pitt-Greene Connector
11

Continue on Reade Circle

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Reade Circle
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto South Evans Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Evans Street
13

Arrive at destination

South Evans Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bethel, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethel, NC

22 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

Tarboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Princeville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 42.6 — 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
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Raleigh Boulevard

Turn right onto East Raleigh Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
26.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
6
39.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | NC 33 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto NC 33 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
42.6 mi into trip | ~53m in | South Evans Street

Turn right onto South Evans Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.80 one way

$13.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $7.44 $14.88
premium $4.70 $8.05 $16.10
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Rocky Mount, NC

Late night in Rocky Mount on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 9 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

City of Greenville, NC

Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

49°F

Bethel, NC

22 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major roads. You will encounter a mix of thoroughfares, beginning with a 13.5-mile stretch on US 64 BUS, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The experience behind the wheel is predictable and steady, as the route favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. As you transition between the highway segments, you will notice a consistent flow that keeps travel times predictable. Expect a utilitarian driving experience that prioritizes reaching Greenville as directly as possible rather than offering a leisurely, scenic tour.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on US 64 BUS.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 BUS and US 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hill 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 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hill Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (East Raleigh Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Rocky Mount, NC to City of Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

Greenville

26.2 mi in | ~30m

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 55m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on US 64 BUS. 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: at 0.1 miles (Hill Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (East Raleigh Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Greenville, 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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