How far is Newton, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Newton, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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 Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Raleigh.
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Start on North Main Avenue
32 m · 4 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
2022 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Frye Avenue
2400 ft · 59 sec · North Frye Avenue
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
134 m · 21 sec · West 15th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West
1.6 km · 2 min · Conover Boulevard West
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Turn right
104 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
846 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Continue on Gorman Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 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 Newton 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.
Rock Barn Road Northeast
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 29m
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 Newton and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Newton and 88.5 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 145.05 mi (233.44 km).
#1 Newton
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,224 |
| Coordinates | 35.6698600, -81.2214700 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.97 | $53.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
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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