How far is Raleigh, NC from Aberdeen, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.69 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.77 mi
101.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.69 mi
Kilometers
113.76 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Tue, May 26, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-26T00:11
Arrive Aberdeen
Tue, May 26, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Raleigh
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Aberdeen
35.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Street

    955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West South Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West South Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
69.9 mi · 99%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi
East South Street
0.11 mi
West South Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 43m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Raleigh and 35.4 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).

Raleigh

#1 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
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,339
Coordinates35.1315500, -79.4294800
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Aberdeen. The current time is 00:11:48.

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.