How far is Foscoe, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Foscoe, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.47 mi
03h 20m
Flight
176.92 mi
284.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.92 mi
Kilometers
284.73 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.47 mi
Kilometers
322.63 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 1:36 PM EST
Return by in Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 4:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foscoe
2026-11-07T10:16
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 1:36 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foscoe
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallburg
NC

Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Foscoe
98.3 mi
01h 40m
To Raleigh
102.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on NC Highway 105 South

    7.4 mi · 13 min · NC Highway 105 South

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    67 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on NC Highway 105 Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East King Street

    29.7 mi · 43 min · East King Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    50.1 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foscoe 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
101 mi · 50%
East King Street
79.8 mi · 40%
NC Highway 105 South
7.54 mi · 4%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 1%
NC Highway 105 Extension
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

East King Street

Continue straight

50.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallburg
01h 40m from Foscoe
Leave By
10:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foscoe and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Foscoe and 102.2 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foscoe and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Wallburg

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

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

BUS

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

12 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

13 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

13 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foscoe and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 176.92 mi (284.73 km).

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#1 Foscoe

Foscoe is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1617900, -81.7656600
Altitude927
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: NC 105 (-81.765447, 36.161483)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.78 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.30
14.14 gal · 53.56 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $23.65 $47.30
Mid-grade $3.80 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.23 $29.89 $59.78
Diesel $5.49 $38.78 $77.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Foscoe and Raleigh. The current time is 10:16:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.