How far is Raleigh, NC from China Grove, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to China Grove, NC is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and China Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and China Grove.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Continue on Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
1773 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
593 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Centerview Street
1945 ft · 1 min · East Centerview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
641 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Patterson Street
25 m · 2 sec · Patterson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and China Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raleigh and Partly Sunny near China Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to China Grove?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Raleigh and 67.5 miles from China Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raleigh and Partly Sunny near China Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and China Grove. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.97 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 China Grove
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 35.5693100, -80.5817300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: China Grove (-80.58173, 35.56931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
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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