Jacksonville, Florida to Rocky Mount: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.1 miles 719.6 km · straight line
482.1 miles actual route 775.8 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Rocky Mount?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Rocky Mount is 447.1 miles (719.6 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mount is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.1 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Rocky Mount. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Rocky Mount

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Rocky Mount

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM