Burlington, North Carolina to Rocky Mount: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.7 miles 149.2 km · straight line
115.9 miles estimated 186.5 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
96° E bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Rocky Mount?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Rocky Mount is 92.7 miles (149.2 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mount is located E of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.9 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Rocky Mount. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Rocky Mount

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Rocky Mount

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Rocky Mount
35.94°N, 77.79°W
America/New_York
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 268.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients