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Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Rocky Mount, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
08:05:46 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,799
District: Franklin County

📍 Cities Near To Rocky Mount


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rocky Mount in Virginia, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Rocky Mount.

📍 Rocky Mount Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Rocky Mount from our regional database:

State / RegionVirginia
DistrictFranklin County
Total Population4,799
Land Area17.79 km²
Population Density269.76 / km²
Center Latitude36.9976° N
Center Longitude-79.892° E
Elevation345 m (1,132 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Virginia#179 of 454
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bassett Bassett17 28 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bedford Bedford31 50 27
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Blue Ridge Blue Ridge27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Cave Spring Cave Spring17 28 15
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cedar Bluff Cedar Bluff19 30 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Chatmoss Chatmoss24 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Cloverdale Cloverdale25 41 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Collinsville Collinsville20 31 17
South (S)
National Flag Of Elliston Elliston24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ferrum Ferrum8 14 7
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fieldale Fieldale21 33 18
South (S)
National Flag Of Glenvar Glenvar23 37 20
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Henry Fork Henry Fork2 4 2
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hollins Hollins24 38 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Horse Pasture Horse Pasture26 41 22
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Rocky Mount


States and regions closest to Virginia (home state of Rocky Mount), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Connecticut Connecticut414 666 359
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware198 319 172
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia135 217 117
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia437 703 379
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky308 496 268
West (W)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland156 251 136
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey292 470 254
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New York New York337 542 293
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina117 189 102
South (S)
National Flag Of Ohio Ohio308 495 267
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Rocky Mount


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rocky Mount's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rocky Mount. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Virginia, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rocky Mount (You)Virginia4,799
Henry ForkVirginia1,2344.0SSE
FerrumVirginia2,04313.6SW
Union HallVirginia1,13818.4E
Oak LevelVirginia85720.6S
Westlake CornerVirginia97622.1NE
North ShoreVirginia3,09422.8ENE
PenhookVirginia80123.5E
NarrowsVirginia2,17123.9NNW
Cave SpringVirginia24,92227.7NNW
BassettVirginia1,10027.9SSW

🏆 Virginia City Rankings

How does Rocky Mount rank within Virginia? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Rocky Mount appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Virginia Beach454,808
Norfolk238,005
Chesapeake235,429
Richmond226,610
Arlington207,627
Newport News186,247
Alexandria159,467
East Hampton147,993
Hampton137,148
Roanoke100,011

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Virginia Beach1,288.10
Suffolk1,110.86
Chesapeake908.90
Hampton353.01
Newport News309.82
Norfolk249.55
Poquoson203.12
Richmond161.82
Lynchburg128.58
Portsmouth121.04

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Roanoke116,291.86
Seven Corners5,199.44
Baileys Crossroads4,452.54
Alexandria3,976.73
Huntington3,858.56
Woodlawn3,478.93
Arlington3,075.04
Hybla Valley2,970.11
Falls Church2,681.85
West Gate2,587.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
IATA: ROA
37 km (23 mi) from Rocky Mount
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Virginia Cities
Rocky Mount ranks #179 of 454 by population
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📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rocky Mount? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rocky Mount Sits on the Map

Rocky Mount sits inside Virginia, United States and ranks #179 of 454 cities in Virginia by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Rocky Mount to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Rocky Mount outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Rocky Mount and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rocky Mount against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Virginia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rocky Mount: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rocky Mount and the countries closest to Rocky Mount by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rocky Mount, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Rocky Mount at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rocky Mount

If you're stringing together stops in Virginia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rocky Mount — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Rocky Mount MapView the Rocky Mount map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Rocky Mount Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Virginia OverviewExplore the Virginia state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rocky Mount

Which cities are closest to Rocky Mount?

See the Cities Near To Rocky Mount table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Virginia by population and density.

How is the distance from Rocky Mount to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rocky Mount and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Rocky Mount map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Rocky Mount will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Rocky Mount to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Rocky Mount?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rocky Mount. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Virginia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rocky Mount compare in size to the cities near it?

Rocky Mount ranks #179 of 454 cities in Virginia by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rocky Mount?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rocky Mount is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 37 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.