How far is Raleigh, NC from Holly Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Holly Springs, NC is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Holly Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Holly Springs.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
1277 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Williams Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Williams Street
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Turn left onto East Williams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Williams Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Holly Springs.
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.
Western Boulevard
Merge slight left
8.72 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Holly Springs?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Cary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Raleigh and 8.9 miles from Holly Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Cary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cary.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.15 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 31,377 |
| Coordinates | 35.6512700, -78.8336200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-78.83362, 35.65127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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