How far is Edneyville, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Edneyville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.32 mi
04h 14m
Flight
209.66 mi
337.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.66 mi
Kilometers
337.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.32 mi
Kilometers
404.46 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Edneyville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edneyville
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edneyville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Edneyville
123.8 mi
02h 07m
To Raleigh
127.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chimney Rock Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Chimney Rock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  10. 10

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bat Cave Road
146 mi · 58%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 30%
Chimney Rock Road
5.43 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 2%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bat Cave Road

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
02h 07m from Edneyville
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edneyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Edneyville and 127.6 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edneyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mocksville, 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 Mocksville.

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edneyville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 209.66 mi (337.42 km).

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#1 Edneyville

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population2,367
Coordinates35.3940100, -82.3409500
Altitude684
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: (-82.340992, 35.393973)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $35.13
Round trip
$70.27
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.13 $70.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.29 $78.57
Premium $4.78 $42.38 $84.76
Diesel $5.62 $49.88 $99.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Edneyville and Raleigh. The current time is 07:32:32.

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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.