How far is Foxfire, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Foxfire, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.97 mi
01h 20m
Flight
66.74 mi
107.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.74 mi
Kilometers
107.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Foxfire
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foxfire
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foxfire
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sanford
NC

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

From Foxfire
38 mi
00h 40m
To Raleigh
39 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hoffman Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hoffman Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · NC 211 Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto NC 73

    7.5 mi · 13 min · NC 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.2 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 32%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 22%
NC 73
7.5 mi · 10%
Hoffman Road
3.72 mi · 5%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 5%
NC 211 Highway
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 40m from Foxfire
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foxfire and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Foxfire and 39 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foxfire and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 66.74 mi (107.41 km).

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#1 Foxfire

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

Population1,061
Coordinates35.1754300, -79.5714300
Altitude166
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: Hoffman Road (-79.571333, 35.175468)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Foxfire and Raleigh. The current time is 08:30:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.