How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
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.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pumpkin Center and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto New Bern Highway
632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight left
584 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway
1186 ft · 21 sec · New Bern Highway
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Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Drummer Kellum Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramsey Road
5 mi · 8 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road
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Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 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 Pumpkin Center 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.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Pumpkin Center and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pumpkin Center to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Pumpkin Center and 60.9 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
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 Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 98.44 mi (158.42 km).
#1 Pumpkin Center
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,222 |
| Coordinates | 34.7915500, -77.3724600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
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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