How far is Hildebran, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Hildebran, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.66 mi
02h 53m
Flight
156.14 mi
251.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.14 mi
Kilometers
251.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.66 mi
Kilometers
292.36 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hildebran
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hildebran
2026-04-15T15:41
Arrive Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hildebran
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Hildebran
89 mi
01h 26m
To Raleigh
92.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
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 Hildebran and Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    66 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    110 m · 33 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2070 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 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 Hildebran 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Center Street
93.2 mi · 51%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 42%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 1%
Gorman Street
0.61 mi
Faircloth Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

South Center Street

Merge slight left

92.1 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 26m from Hildebran
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hildebran and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Hildebran and 92.6 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

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

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hildebran and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 156.14 mi (251.28 km).

Hildebran

#1 Hildebran

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

Population2,006
Coordinates35.7140200, -81.4220300
Altitude355
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: (-81.421594, 35.714069)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.78
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.39 $50.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.78 $30.63 $61.25
Diesel $5.62 $36.05 $72.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hildebran and Raleigh. The current time is 15:41:56.

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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.