How far is Raleigh, NC from Asheboro, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Asheboro, NC is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.48 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.05 mi
106.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.43 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheboro
Sun, Apr 12, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 12, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-12T09:52
Arrive Asheboro
Sun, Apr 12, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Raleigh
35.2 mi
00h 50m
To Asheboro
35.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Asheboro, Pittsboro

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Salisbury Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Salisbury Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Fayetteville Street

    17 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
56.7 mi · 80%
Western Boulevard
9.2 mi · 13%
East Salisbury Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
1.82 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Continue straight

54.2 mi · 01h 15m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 50m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Asheboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 35.2 miles from Raleigh and 35.3 miles from Asheboro.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:06 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 Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Asheboro.

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 9 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 14.1 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 12.8 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.

RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

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 Raleigh and Asheboro. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.29 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
Asheboro

#2 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Asheboro (-79.81364, 35.70791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
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
9.41 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Asheboro. The current time is 09:52:07.

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.