How far is Laurel Hill, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Laurel Hill, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Hill and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Hill and Raleigh.
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Start on Malloy Avenue
6 m · 6 sec · Malloy Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
2922 ft · 58 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on Old Wire Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Aberdeen Road
83 m · 5 sec · Aberdeen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501
40 m · 2 sec · US 15:US501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501
97 m · 5 sec · US 15:US501
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
18 mi · 24 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
136 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 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 Laurel Hill and Raleigh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Sandhills Boulevard
Merge slight left
48 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel Hill and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Hill to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Laurel Hill and 49.4 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Hill and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
Southern Pines
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Hill and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 84 mi (135.19 km).
#1 Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8090500, -79.5478300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.35 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
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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