How far is Edenton, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Edenton, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edenton and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edenton and Raleigh.
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Start on Court Street
630 ft · 33 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
131 m · 23 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1144 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Albemarle Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
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Take the ramp left
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway
35.2 mi · 45 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue straight
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Person St, Hammond Rd
857 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Hammond Road
2441 ft · 54 sec · Hammond Road
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Continue on South Person Street
3135 ft · 2 min · South Person Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
992 ft · 40 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 Edenton and Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Highway
Continue straight
56.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Edenton and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edenton to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Tarboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Edenton and 69.3 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edenton and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Tarboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Rocky Mount Public Utilities
Hammond & City Hall - Westbound
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarboro.
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edenton and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 115.35 mi (185.63 km).
#1 Edenton
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.0579400, -76.6077200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
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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