Rocky Mount Area
Moving into northern Edgecombe County, the route orbits around the city of Rocky Mount, bypassing it, and turning west to meet US 301 in Whitakers after crossing the Nash County line. After a short concurrency with US 301 southbound in the small town, NC 33 heads west for its final stretch, crossing Interstate 95 (exit 150) before ending at North Carolina Highway 4/48. The terminus is located north of Dortches and Rocky Mount, southwest of Enfield, and northeast of Red Oak.
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