How far is Raleigh, NC from Bladenboro, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Bladenboro, NC is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.55 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.63 mi
137.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.63 mi
Kilometers
137.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.55 mi
Kilometers
161.82 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bladenboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Bladenboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Wade
NC

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

From Raleigh
50.3 mi
01h 03m
To Bladenboro
50.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Elizabethtown, Fayetteville

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 87 South: Elizabethtown

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 87 South: Elizabethtown

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
34.6 mi · 34%
NC 87 South
26.4 mi · 26%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 14%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 12%
3rd Street
9.14 mi · 9%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NC 87 South

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
01h 03m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Bladenboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 50.3 miles from Raleigh and 50.2 miles from Bladenboro.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Bladenboro.

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 Raleigh and Bladenboro. Straight-line distance: 85.63 mi (137.81 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
Bladenboro

#2 Bladenboro

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

Population1,697
Coordinates34.5387800, -78.7875200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Bladenboro (-78.78752, 34.53878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.72 $31.45
Premium $4.78 $16.96 $33.92
Diesel $5.62 $19.97 $39.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Bladenboro. The current time is 03:06:48.

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.