How far is Raleigh, NC from Four Oaks, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Four Oaks, NC is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.5 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.54 mi
41.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.5 mi
Kilometers
50.7 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Mon, Apr 20, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-20T09:19
Arrive Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Raleigh
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Four Oaks
15.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Four Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 210: Smithfield, Angier

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lassiter Road

    1076 ft · 17 sec · Lassiter Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lassiter Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Hatcher Street

    2318 ft · 1 min · West Hatcher Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Baker Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · North Baker Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Wellons Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Wellons Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wellons Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 39%
I 40 East
5.34 mi · 17%
Lassiter Road
4.56 mi · 14%
Black Creek Road
2.32 mi · 7%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 6%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

8.14 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 20m from Raleigh
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Four Oaks?

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Raleigh and 15.7 miles from Four Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Four Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Four Oaks. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.11 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
Four Oaks

#2 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Four Oaks (-78.42695, 35.44488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $4.78 $5.30 $10.61
Diesel $5.62 $6.24 $12.49

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Four Oaks. The current time is 09:19:42.

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.