How far is Raleigh, NC from Brices Creek, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Brices Creek, NC is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
119.79 mi
02h 26m
Flight
100.37 mi
161.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.37 mi
Kilometers
161.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.78 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brices Creek
Mon, May 25, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Mon, May 25, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-25T08:52
Arrive Brices Creek
Mon, May 25, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Elroy
NC

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Raleigh
59.8 mi
01h 13m
To Brices Creek
60 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
Brices Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Brices Creek.

  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 right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williams Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Williams Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Kelso Road

    2307 ft · 1 min · Kelso Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Madame Moores Lane

    2309 ft · 1 min · Madame Moores Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Brices Creek Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brices Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Perrytown Loop Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
34.2 mi · 29%
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 28%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 26%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10.3 mi · 9%
West New Bern Road
3.12 mi · 3%
Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East New Bern Road

Continue on East New Bern Road

33.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elroy
01h 13m from Raleigh
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brices Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Brices Creek?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Elroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Raleigh and 60 miles from Brices Creek.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brices Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Elroy

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

7 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

31 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

40 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

42 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Brices Creek. Straight-line distance: 100.37 mi (161.53 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
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#2 Brices Creek

Township in Craven County, North Carolina

Population3,073
Coordinates35.0559900, -77.0877300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Brices Creek (-77.08773, 35.05599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
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.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Brices Creek. The current time is 08:52:15.

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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.