Kinston to Roanoke Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83 miles 133.5 km · straight line
103.7 miles estimated 166.9 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
357° N bearing direction

How far is Kinston from Roanoke Rapids?

The distance from Kinston to Roanoke Rapids is 83 miles (133.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke Rapids is located N of Kinston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.7 miles, taking about 2h 5min. 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. 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 Kinston 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 Kinston to Roanoke Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kinston & Roanoke Rapids

Quick Facts

Kinston
35.26°N, 77.58°W
America/New_York
13m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 300.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients