How far is Raleigh, NC from Brogden, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Brogden, NC is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
64.06 mi
01h 19m · estimated
Flight
47.45 mi
76.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
64.06 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
103.09 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brogden
Sat, Apr 11, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sat, Apr 11, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-11T00:19
Arrive Brogden
Sat, Apr 11, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Smithfield
NC

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From Raleigh
23.7 mi
00h 39m
To Brogden
40.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

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

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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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 39m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Brogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Raleigh and 40.3 miles from Brogden.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

6 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

36 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Wilson

46 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Brogden. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 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 Brogden

Census designated place

Population2,633
Coordinates35.2926600, -78.0344300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Brogden (-78.03443, 35.29266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.78 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.62 $12.71 $25.42

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Brogden. The current time is 00:19:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.