How far is Elm City, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Elm City, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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
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City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elm City and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elm City and Raleigh.
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Start on Parker Street
14 m · 5 sec · Parker Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2207 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Tolsnot Street
155 m · 10 sec · Tolsnot Street
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Continue on Lake Wilson Road
5 mi · 9 min · Lake Wilson Road
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Raleigh Road Parkway West
3.8 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight right
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
34 mi · 37 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 Elm City 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.
Raleigh Road Parkway West
Merge slight right
34 mi · 00h 37m
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 Elm City and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elm City to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Elm City and 26.2 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elm City and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
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 Zebulon.
Raleigh Union Station
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North Carolina State Fair station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elm City and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 43.51 mi (70.03 km).
#1 Elm City
City in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 35.8065500, -77.8633200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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