How far is Fort Bragg, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Raleigh.
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Start on Normandy Drive
84 m · 10 sec · Normandy Drive
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Turn left onto All American Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · All American Parkway
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Turn right onto Longstreet Road
2685 ft · 1 min · Longstreet Road
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Turn left onto Rock Merritt Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rock Merritt Avenue
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Turn slight right
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lillington Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Lillington Highway
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 16 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
9 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Raleigh Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Raleigh Street
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Continue on North Carolina Highway 55
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Carolina Highway 55
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Fort Bragg 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.
Fayetteville Road
Continue on Fayetteville Road
9.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Fort Bragg and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Fort Bragg and 44.1 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Bragg and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Lillington
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 Lillington.
Fayetteville
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
| Population | 29,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1390000, -79.0060300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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