How far is Raleigh, NC from Fremont, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Fremont, NC is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
57.73 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.43 mi
65.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.43 mi
Kilometers
65.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.73 mi
Kilometers
92.9 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Middlesex
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Fremont
28.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1218 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Wilson Street

    2 m · 1 sec · North Wilson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wilson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
53.1 mi · 92%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 4%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 2%
South Blount Street
0.6 mi · 1%
East South Street
0.1 mi
North Wilson Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 32m from Raleigh
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Raleigh and 28.9 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.06 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 Fremont

Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,264
Coordinates35.5454400, -77.9747100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Fremont (-77.97471, 35.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.08 $16.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $4.78 $9.75 $19.49
Diesel $5.62 $11.47 $22.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Fremont. The current time is 21:00:49.

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.