How far is Raleigh, NC from Granite Quarry, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Granite Quarry, NC is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.51 mi
02h 32m
Flight
102.06 mi
164.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.06 mi
Kilometers
164.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.51 mi
Kilometers
206.81 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Quarry
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Granite Quarry
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
64.2 mi
01h 16m
To Granite Quarry
64.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Granite Quarry.

  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 left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle

    768 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52 South: Albermarle

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Faith Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Faith Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bank Street

    86 m · 8 sec · West Bank Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
69.2 mi · 54%
I 85 Business South
47.5 mi · 37%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 2%
Faith Road
1.95 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
01h 16m from Raleigh
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Raleigh and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Granite Quarry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Granite Quarry?

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Raleigh and 64.3 miles from Granite Quarry.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Raleigh and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Granite Quarry.

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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 Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Granite Quarry. Straight-line distance: 102.06 mi (164.25 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
Granite Quarry

#2 Granite Quarry

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population3,002
Coordinates35.6123600, -80.4467300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Granite Quarry (-80.44673, 35.61236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Granite Quarry. The current time is 20:12:20.

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.