How far is Raleigh, NC from Cheraw, SC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Cheraw, SC is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
113.12 mi
02h 24m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.12 mi
Kilometers
182.05 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Sep 23, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Vass
NC

Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
56.5 mi
01h 12m
To Cheraw
56.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto King Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marlboro Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cheraw Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cheraw Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cheraw Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Cheraw Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 177

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 177

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
85.4 mi · 76%
King Street
8.74 mi · 8%
State Highway 177
7.66 mi · 7%
Cheraw Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Cheraw Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Marlboro Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vass
01h 12m from Raleigh
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Vass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Raleigh and 56.6 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Stop Ideas Near Vass

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

14 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

42 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

56 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

75 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.48 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
Cheraw

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.11 L · about $16.47
Round trip
$32.94
7.98 gal · 30.22 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $16.47 $32.94
Mid-grade $4.57 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.98 $19.86 $39.72
Diesel $6.23 $24.87 $49.75

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Cheraw. The current time is 11:24:16.

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.