How far is Madison, AL from Edenton, NC?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Edenton, NC is about 724.6 miles (1166.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 578.6 miles (931.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Edenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Edenton.
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Start on Church Street
21 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap
1381 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue
2619 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1144 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
131 m · 21 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Edenton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Madison and Partly Sunny near Edenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Edenton?
The road trip is about 724.6 miles (1166.2 km) and usually takes 13h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glade Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 361 miles from Madison and 363.6 miles from Edenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 578.6 miles (931.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 146 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $101.10 one way or $202.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 227.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and Edenton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Edenton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Edenton. Straight-line distance: 578.65 mi (931.25 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edenton
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.0579400, -76.6077200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edenton (-76.60772, 36.05794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 02m |
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 | $3.95 | $101.10 | $202.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $113.25 | $226.50 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $123.63 | $247.26 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $151.73 | $303.46 |
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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