How far is Marvin, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Marvin, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.51 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.92 mi
215.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.92 mi
Kilometers
215.52 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.51 mi
Kilometers
256.7 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Marvin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marvin
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marvin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hoffman
NC

Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Marvin
80.8 mi
01h 29m
To Raleigh
78.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marvin and Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marvin and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    91 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road

    537 ft · 12 sec · New Town Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward New Town Road

    33 m · 2 sec · New Town Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Town Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Town Road

    36 m · 3 sec · New Town Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · New Town Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

    65 m · 4 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Weddington Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Weddington Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Dickerson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 55 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marvin and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
91.9 mi · 58%
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Weddington Road
7.26 mi · 5%
New Town Road
6.66 mi · 4%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
133.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman
01h 29m from Marvin
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marvin and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marvin to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Marvin and 78.7 miles from Raleigh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marvin and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoffman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoffman.

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

22 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

70 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marvin and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 133.92 mi (215.52 km).

Marvin

#1 Marvin

Village in North Carolina

Population6,920
Coordinates34.9918200, -80.8147900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.814977, 34.99164)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.60
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.30 $44.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.94 $49.87
Premium $4.78 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.62 $31.66 $63.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marvin and Raleigh. The current time is 22:48:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.