Elizabeth City to Rocky Mount: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.4 miles 143.8 km · straight line
111.7 miles estimated 179.8 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Elizabeth City from Rocky Mount?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Rocky Mount is 89.4 miles (143.8 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mount is located WSW of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.7 miles, taking about 2h 15min. 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. 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 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 Elizabeth City to Rocky Mount

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabeth City & Rocky Mount

Quick Facts

Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 278.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients