How far is Boiling Springs, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.29 mi
06h 12m
Flight
304.64 mi
490.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.64 mi
Kilometers
490.27 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.29 mi
Kilometers
594.31 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Connelly Springs
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Boiling Springs
182.9 mi
03h 06m
To Raleigh
186.4 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Road

    3.8 mi · 15 min · Boiling Springs Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanging Dog Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Hanging Dog Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Brown Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Texana Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Texana Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway

    111 m · 15 sec · Joe Brown Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Conaheeta Street

    2571 ft · 1 min · Conaheeta Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley River Avenue

    106 m · 8 sec · Valley River Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilson Street

    134 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hill Street

    2086 ft · 51 sec · Hill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrews Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec · Andrews Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bulldog Drive

    1603 ft · 43 sec · Bulldog Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 19

    22.7 mi · 31 min · US 19

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  14. 14

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
261 mi · 71%
US 19
22.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 19
9.87 mi · 3%
Hanging Dog Road
4.77 mi · 1%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 1%
Boiling Springs Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

184 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
304.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Connelly Springs
03h 06m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Connelly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Boiling Springs and 186.4 miles from Raleigh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.61 one way or $103.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Connelly Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Connelly Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Connelly Springs.

RAIL

Gastonia

62 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

84 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

85 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

96 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 304.64 mi (490.27 km).

Boiling Springs

#1 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population4,617
Coordinates35.2059200, -84.0096300
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs Road (-84.009522, 35.205819)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.33 L · about $51.61
Round trip
$103.22
26.06 gal · 98.66 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.61 $103.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.71 $115.42
Premium $4.78 $62.26 $124.51
Diesel $5.62 $73.28 $146.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Springs and Raleigh. The current time is 02:55:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.