How far is Monroe, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Monroe, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in Moore County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Raleigh.
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Start on Skyway Drive
84 m · 7 sec · Skyway Drive
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Continue on North Hayne Street
745 ft · 22 sec · North Hayne Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
136 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 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 Monroe and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Monroe and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Monroe and 75.7 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
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Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 120.59 mi (194.07 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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