How far is Mar-Mac, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Mar-Mac, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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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 Mar-Mac and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mar-Mac and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Scott Hill Drive
549 ft · 26 sec · Scott Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Old Grantham Road
2948 ft · 59 sec · Old Grantham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Grantham Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road
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Continue on Old Mount Olive Highway
130 m · 10 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 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 Mar-Mac and Raleigh.
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.
Old Mount Olive Highway
Continue straight
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 Mar-Mac and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mar-Mac to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Mar-Mac and 28.5 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mar-Mac and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
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 Selma.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Wilson
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mar-Mac and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 44.56 mi (71.72 km).
#1 Mar-Mac
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.3348800, -78.0558200 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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