How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
151.91 mi
02h 48m
Flight
128.09 mi
206.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.09 mi
Kilometers
206.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.91 mi
Kilometers
244.48 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Pinebluff
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mineral Springs
75.2 mi
01h 24m
To Raleigh
76.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on South Potter Road

    36 m · 7 sec · South Potter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waxhaw Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Waxhaw Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

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

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  17. 17

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

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

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

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

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

    136 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
91.9 mi · 61%
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Waxhaw Highway
6.32 mi · 4%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 2%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinebluff
01h 24m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Springs and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Pinebluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Mineral Springs and 76.7 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Pinebluff

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

10 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

77 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 128.09 mi (206.14 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates34.9379300, -80.6686800
Altitude193
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: South Potter Road (-80.668675, 34.937964)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.74 $47.48
Premium $4.78 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.62 $30.14 $60.29

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 Mineral Springs and Raleigh. The current time is 02:50:07.

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.