How far is Pleasant Hill, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
59.53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.75 mi
76.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.53 mi
Kilometers
95.8 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Pleasant Hill
30.2 mi
00h 34m
To Raleigh
29.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Staley Snow Camp Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Piney Grove Church Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
27.2 mi · 46%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
5.36 mi · 9%
Piney Grove Church Road
4.91 mi · 8%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 6%
Isaac Brooks Highway
2.59 mi · 4%
Staley Snow Camp Road
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 64

Keep slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 34m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Hill and 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 Pleasant Hill to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Pleasant Hill and 29.3 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pleasant Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

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Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 47.75 mi (76.84 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
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: Pleasant Hill Church Road (-79.481802, 35.873494)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.64
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.32 $16.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.30 $18.60
Premium $4.78 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $5.62 $11.81 $23.62

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Raleigh. The current time is 04:23:48.

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.