How far is Knightdale, NC from Morrisville, NC?
The driving distance from Knightdale, NC to Morrisville, NC is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knightdale and Morrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightdale and Morrisville.
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Start on Railroad Street
135 m · 26 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto South Smithfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Smithfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South, US 64 West, US 264 West: Raleigh
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wade Avenue, Hillsborough Street
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carter-Finley Stadium, PNC Arena
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wade Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
3.8 mi · 4 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Parkway South, Morrisville
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aviation Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Aviation Parkway
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
31 m · 9 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn sharp left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knightdale and Morrisville.
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.
I-440 West
Merge slight left
9.09 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Knightdale and Sunny near Morrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knightdale to Morrisville?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Knightdale and 13.7 miles from Morrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knightdale and Sunny near Morrisville.
Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knightdale and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).
#1 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,495 |
| Coordinates | 35.8234800, -78.8255600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.82541, 35.823479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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