How far is Leland, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Leland, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Raleigh.
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Start on Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Village Road
944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 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 Leland and Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103 mi · 01h 51m
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 Leland and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Leland and 66.9 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.66 one way or $37.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 110 mi (177.02 km).
#1 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.50 | $45.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
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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