How far is Raleigh, NC from Butner, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Butner, NC is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Butner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Butner.
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Start on East South Street
7 m · 6 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1 km · 2 min · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East Edenton Street
1070 ft · 34 sec · East Edenton Street
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Turn right onto North McDowell Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · North McDowell Street
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Continue on Capital Boulevard
3051 ft · 1 min · Capital Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Wade Avenue
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Turn slight right onto Glenwood Avenue
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Old Weaver Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Weaver Trail
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Turn right onto Cash Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cash Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Gate 2 Road
1596 ft · 30 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1196 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West B Street
10 m · 1 sec · West B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Butner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Glenwood Avenue
Take the exit slight right
15.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Butner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Butner?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Wake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Raleigh and 14.2 miles from Butner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Butner.
Stop Ideas Near Wake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wake Forest.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Butner. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butner (-78.75667, 36.13209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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