How far is Broadway, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Broadway, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.75 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.75 mi
Kilometers
65.58 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 10:39 AM EST
Return by in Broadway
Tue, Nov 10, 11:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-11-10T09:52
Arrive Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 10:39 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Broadway
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Raleigh
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Broadway Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avents Ferry Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Avents Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Corinth Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Corinth Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Highway 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Old US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Raleigh

    768 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 48%
Avents Ferry Road
8.88 mi · 22%
Corinth Road
5.07 mi · 12%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 9%
Old US Highway 1
3.26 mi · 8%
Broadway Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

19.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 23m from Broadway
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Broadway and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadway to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Broadway and 18.8 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Broadway and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
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Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).

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#1 Broadway

Broadway is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4579300, -79.0530800
Altitude144
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: North Main Street (-79.053155, 35.457912)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $3.73 $5.37 $10.74
Premium $4.16 $5.99 $11.98
Diesel $5.44 $7.83 $15.67

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Raleigh. The current time is 09:52:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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