How far is Morrisville, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Chapel Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Maynard Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest Maynard Road
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Continue on Northeast Maynard Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Maynard Road
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Turn left onto East Chatham Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Chatham Street
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hillsborough Street
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Continue on Western Boulevard
2628 ft · 52 sec · Western Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 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 Morrisville 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.
Western Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard
4.32 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrisville to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Morrisville and 11.4 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Cary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cary.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,495 |
| Coordinates | 35.8234800, -78.8255600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
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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