How far is Creedmoor, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Creedmoor, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creedmoor and Raleigh.
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Start on West Wilton Avenue
24 m · 6 sec · West Wilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19.5 mi · 29 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Fairview Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Continue on North Dawson Street
1719 ft · 1 min · North Dawson Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
977 ft · 39 sec · Hillsborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Salisbury Street
3002 ft · 2 min · South Salisbury Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
571 ft · 21 sec · West 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 Creedmoor and Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
19.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Creedmoor and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Creedmoor to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Creedmoor and 13.2 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creedmoor and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Wake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wake Forest.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Creedmoor and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.18 km).
#1 Creedmoor
City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 36.1223700, -78.6861100 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
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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