How far is Cape Carteret, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Cape Carteret, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Carteret and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Carteret and Raleigh.
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Start on WB McLean Drive
2317 ft · 1 min · WB McLean Drive
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Carteret and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Carteret and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Carteret to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Cape Carteret and 63.1 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Carteret and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Carteret and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.85 km).
#1 Cape Carteret
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.6915500, -77.0630000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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