Elizabeth City to Roanoke Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.9 miles 127 km · straight line
98.7 miles estimated 158.8 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
279° W bearing direction

How far is Elizabeth City from Roanoke Rapids?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Rapids is 78.9 miles (127 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke Rapids is located W of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.7 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Elizabeth City and Roanoke Rapids. 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 Elizabeth City to Roanoke Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabeth City & Roanoke Rapids

Quick Facts

Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Roanoke Rapids
36.46°N, 77.65°W
America/New_York
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 315.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients