How far is Pembroke, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
104.2 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.72 mi
131.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Wed, May 13, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-05-13T15:29
Arrive Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Wade
NC

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

From Pembroke
51.8 mi
00h 51m
To Raleigh
52.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    905 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road

    2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Wilmington Street

    987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Country Club Road
69.3 mi · 67%
I 40 West
27.6 mi · 26%
West 3rd Street
3.75 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.24 mi · 1%
Rock Quarry Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Rock Quarry Rd North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Country Club Road

Merge slight left

63.2 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
00h 51m from Pembroke
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Pembroke and 52.4 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.52 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
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: Vance Street (-79.194893, 34.68006)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Raleigh. The current time is 15:29:57.

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.