How far is Horse Shoe, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Horse Shoe, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horse Shoe and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horse Shoe and Raleigh.
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Start on Banner Farm Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Banner Farm Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Banner Farm Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Banner Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Haywood Road
1868 ft · 39 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn right onto Boylston Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Boylston Highway
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Continue on New Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Sweeten Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
159.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Continue on Gorman Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · 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 Horse Shoe and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sweeten Creek Road
Merge slight left
160 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Horse Shoe and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horse Shoe to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Horse Shoe and 140.6 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Horse Shoe and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
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 Mocksville.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horse Shoe and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 222.19 mi (357.58 km).
#1 Horse Shoe
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 35.3431700, -82.5565100 |
| Altitude | 637 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.77 | $91.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
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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