Rocky Mount, NC to Stallings, NC is 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m via US 64 Bypass and US 1, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina, making it a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short, manageable drive with a clear destination. The route mixes highway and surface roads, so expect some variation in your driving experience. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.7 miles from Rocky Mount, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64 Bypass
50.9 mi
55m
US 1
43.4 mi
52m
Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi
27m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22 mi
24m
Monroe Expressway
17.7 mi
20m
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi
20m
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi
17m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 64 Bypass
— 50.9 mi, about 55m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,646 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~369 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Mount, NC and Stallings, 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
2.7 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
9
Merge onto I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40; US 64
2.7 mi·3 min·Dan K Moore Freeway
11
Continue on I 40; US 64
1.1 mi·1 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12
Continue on I 40; US 64
0.7 mi·50 sec·Dan K Moore Freeway
13
Take the exit onto US 64
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 64
Toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 64
Exit 293AToward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, AsheboroUse the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi·27 sec·US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.1 mi·8 sec·US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
19
Merge onto US 1; US 64
22 mi·24 min·Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 1
23 mi·27 min·Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·46 sec
22
Merge onto US 1
43 mi·52 min·US 1
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Green Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS
16 mi·20 min·Broad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
27
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.3 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
29
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi·3 min·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
30
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi·5 min·East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 74
0.4 mi·34 sec·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
18 mi·20 min·Monroe Expressway
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 254Toward Stallings Road, Marie Garris DriveUse the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto Stallings Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Stallings Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Enter roundabout onto Stallings Road
140 ft·3 sec·Stallings Road
36
Continue on Stallings Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Stallings Road
37
Arrive at destination
Stallings Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 18m estimated duration, leaving Rocky Mount in the morning is advisable to ensure ample daylight for arrival in Stallings. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway stretches; the estimated $35 fuel cost should be a helpful guide. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be flexible with your departure time and any brief stops you might need along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Rocky Mount, NC, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 miles.
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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stallings, 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 211.5 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.
The longest stretch is on US 64 Bypass for about 50.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 209.7 — 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
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
9
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 293A
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
7
192 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
8
209.7 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward Stallings Road, Marie Garris Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 254
Toward Stallings Road, Marie Garris Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.64 one way
$67.28 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$36.68
$73.36
premium
$4.78
$39.79
$79.59
diesel
$5.35
$44.55
$89.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.21
$10.15
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.61
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Rocky Mount, NC
Evening
in Rocky Mount on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Stallings, NC
Evening
in Stallings on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny
SE 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 59% of this 211.5-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 50.9 miles on US 64 Bypass before transitioning to other roads. Expect a mixed driving experience with some highway cruising and some sections on surface roads, indicated by the "Mixed highway & surface" profile. The frequent exits on highway portions will require your attention as you navigate the route.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 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?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 211.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 63.5 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
748 ft97 ft
Total Climb
1,093 ft
Total Descent
443 ft
Highest Point
748 ft
~211.5 mi in
Elevation Range
651 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rocky Mount, NC and Stallings, NC, road signs point toward Wake Forest, Sanford and Asheboro.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 211.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Stallings, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hill Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 63.5 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Stallings, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
