Rocky Mount (Edgecombe County, NC)

Around Rocky Mount ...

Rocky Mount is the largest city within a 50 mile [80 km] radius.

The next largest community is Wilson. It is located about 16 miles [ km] to the southwest of Rocky Mount

For comparison, Rocky Mount has a population of 53,700 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Rocky Mount, with the nearest first.

North Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Green
- North Green is located in Nash County
Ashburk
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburk
- Ashburk is located in Nash County
Easonburg
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easonburg
- Easonburg is located in Nash County
Halifax Crossing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax Crossing
- Halifax Crossing is located in Nash County
Dortches
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dortches have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dortches
- Dortches is located in Nash County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 964 people
Joyners Crossing
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyners Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyners Crossing
- Joyners Crossing is located in Nash County
Sharpsburg
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsburg
- Sharpsburg is located in Edgecombe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,018 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sharpsburg <3>
Westry
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westry
- Westry is located in Nash County
Drake
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
- Drake is located in Nash County
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- Langley Crossroads
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Crossroads
  - Langley Crossroads is located in Nash County
- Battleboro
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battleboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battleboro
  - Battleboro is located in Edgecombe County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battleboro <3>
- Regency Estates
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Estates
  - Regency Estates is located in Nash County
- Snells Crossroads
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snells Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snells Crossroads
  - Snells Crossroads is located in Nash County
- Gold Rock
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Rock
  - Gold Rock is located in Nash County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gold Rock <3>
- Hartsease
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartsease have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsease
  - Hartsease is located in Edgecombe County

For more communities neighboring Rocky Mount, please visit our County-by-County Page for Rocky Mount.

Edgecombe County ...

Rocky Mount is primarily located in Edgecombe County<4>. A portion of Rocky Mount extends into Nash County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Edgecombe County: Halifax, Martin, Nash, Pitt & Wilson.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Rocky Mount ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rocky Mount.

Airports Near Rocky Mount ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Rocky Mount and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Rocky Mount.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rocky Mount ...

Looking for more information about Rocky Mount? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Rocky Mount. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Rocky Mount, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rocky Mount.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Rocky Mount Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rocky Mount
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Rocky Mount: www.ci.rocky-mount.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Rocky Mount.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Edgecombe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Rocky Mount), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.