How far is Raleigh, NC from Cordova, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Cordova, NC is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
101.43 mi
02h 05m
Flight
89.28 mi
143.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.43 mi
Kilometers
163.24 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordova
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, May 3, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-03T08:24
Arrive Cordova
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Cameron
NC

Town of the United States

From Raleigh
50.7 mi
01h 02m
To Cordova
50.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.4 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    2857 ft · 43 sec · East Green Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rosalyn Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rosalyn Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ledbetter Street

    1 km · 1 min · Ledbetter Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ledbetter Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
95.5 mi · 94%
East Green Street
2.53 mi · 2%
Rosalyn Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Ledbetter Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 02m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Cordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Raleigh and 50.7 miles from Cordova.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raleigh and Sunny near Cordova.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

45 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.69 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 Cordova

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population1,775
Coordinates34.9129300, -79.8220000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Cordova (-79.822, 34.91293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Cordova. The current time is 08:24:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.