How far is Green Level, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Green Level, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.9 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Green Level
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Level
2026-04-15T22:52
Arrive Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green Level
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cary
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Green Level
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Raleigh
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Level and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Level Church Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Green Level Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jenks Road

    1910 ft · 38 sec · Jenks Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Jenks Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Jenks Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davis Drive

    1222 ft · 25 sec · Davis Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Salem Street

    115 m · 18 sec · North Salem Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Raleigh

    931 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

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

    136 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
5.36 mi · 26%
North Salem Street
3.54 mi · 17%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 17%
Old Jenks Road
1.66 mi · 8%
Roberts Road
1.47 mi · 7%
Green Level Church Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

5.36 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cary
00h 13m from Green Level
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Level and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Level to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Green Level and 11.9 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Level and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Cary

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cary and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 5.9 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cary.

RAIL

Cary

211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

12 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

26 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Level and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).

Green Level

#1 Green Level

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

Population2,158
Coordinates35.7820900, -78.9039000
Altitude100
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: (-78.903904, 35.782021)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.28 $6.55
Premium $4.78 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.62 $4.16 $8.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Level and Raleigh. The current time is 22:52:42.

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.