Origin
Rocky Mount, NC
Late night in Rocky Mount on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocky Mount, NC to Garner, 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 12m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Garner, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 61.8-mile drive from Rocky Mount, NC, to Garner, NC, will take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, offering a smooth transition between two points within the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this route is budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this a solid option if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 Bypass | 50.9 mi | 55m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Goldsboro Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 87 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Benson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
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 Garner, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 87; I 440; US 64
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
10
Merge onto I 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 70: Garner, Smithfield, Goldsboro
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 70 West: Garner
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 70
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Goldsboro Highway
15
Turn slight right
467 ft
·
17 sec
16
Turn right onto NC 50
416 ft
·
15 sec
·
Umstead Lane
17
At end of road, turn left onto Benson Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Benson Road
18
Arrive at destination
Benson Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.5 — 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
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Hill Street
Turn sharp right onto Hill Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
NC 97 / Arlington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 97 / Arlington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 64 Bypass; NC 43
Merge onto US 64 Bypass; NC 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 70 West: Garner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 70 West: Garner
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Benson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Benson Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Garner, NC
Late night in Garner on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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 12m 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 on this route, with 91% of your journey taking place on major roads like US 64 Bypass and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.9 miles on US 64 Bypass, allowing for a consistent pace. While the profile suggests a predominantly highway drive, keep an eye out for how the road might transition as you approach your destination. The nature of the drive is geared towards efficiency rather than scenic exploration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 Bypass and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (NC 97 / Arlington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (US 64 Bypass; NC 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 12m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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 Garner, 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 0.4 miles (NC 97 / Arlington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (US 64 Bypass; NC 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garner, 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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