How far is Midway, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Midway, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.69 mi
02h 39m
Flight
139.22 mi
224.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.66 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Sat, May 30, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-05-30T14:25
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Midway
81 mi
01h 19m
To Raleigh
84.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kerley Road

    721 ft · 32 sec · Kerley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hepler Road

    143 m · 26 sec · Hepler Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    1279 ft · 42 sec · Millersville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Front Street

    952 ft · 16 sec · West Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    872 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 46%
West Front Street
63.5 mi · 38%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 2%
Gorman Street
0.61 mi
Faircloth Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

West Front Street

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 11m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 19m from Midway
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Partly Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Midway and 84.7 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Partly Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, 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 Greensboro.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 139.22 mi (224.06 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

Incorporated town in Davidson County

Population4,951
Coordinates35.9073500, -81.1186900
Altitude369
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: Kerley Road (-81.118673, 35.907392)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Raleigh. The current time is 14:25:38.

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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.