How far is Mountain View, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Mountain View, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
176.49 mi
02h 50m
Flight
153.27 mi
246.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.27 mi
Kilometers
246.66 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.49 mi
Kilometers
284.04 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 8:38 PM EST
Return by in Mountain View
Tue, Nov 10, 11:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-11-10T17:48
Arrive Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 8:38 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
9:30 PM EST
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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Mountain View
87.8 mi
01h 25m
To Raleigh
88.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Circle

    49 m · 9 sec · Woodridge Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodridge Circle

    140 m · 17 sec · Woodridge Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodridge Drive

    706 ft · 27 sec · Woodridge Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1455 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2355 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Statesville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
165 mi · 94%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 1%
Woodridge Drive
0.86 mi
Gorman Street
0.61 mi
Faircloth Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

87.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
153.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 25m from Mountain View
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain View and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain View to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Mountain View and 88.7 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain View and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

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

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 153.27 mi (246.66 km).

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#1 Mountain View

Mountain View is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6831900, -81.3689800
Altitude336
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: Woodridge Circle (-81.369523, 35.6837)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.59
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.26 $20.30 $40.59
Mid-grade $3.69 $22.99 $45.99
Premium $4.13 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $33.77 $67.53

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and Raleigh. The current time is 17:48:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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