How far is Raleigh, NC from Gamewell, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Gamewell, NC is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.92 mi
03h 57m
Flight
165.83 mi
266.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.83 mi
Kilometers
266.87 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.92 mi
Kilometers
305.64 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gamewell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Gamewell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
94.8 mi
01h 58m
To Gamewell
95.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gorman Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 56 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir

    860 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Cherry Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gamewell School Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Gamewell School Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gamewell School Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 43%
US 421 North
48.9 mi · 26%
I 40 West
18 mi · 9%
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
5.2 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 2%
South Cherry Street
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 58m from Raleigh
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Gamewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Raleigh and 95.1 miles from Gamewell.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Gamewell. Straight-line distance: 165.83 mi (266.87 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
Gamewell

#2 Gamewell

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

Population3,993
Coordinates35.8693000, -81.5962100
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Gamewell (-81.59621, 35.8693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $26.54
Round trip
$53.08
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.54 $53.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.67 $59.35
Premium $4.78 $32.01 $64.03
Diesel $5.62 $37.68 $75.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Gamewell. The current time is 04:54:04.

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.