How far is Raleigh, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
72.6 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.02 mi
93.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.02 mi
Kilometers
93.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.6 mi
Kilometers
116.84 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Mon, Apr 20, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-20T00:25
Arrive Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Dunn
NC

City in North Carolina

From Raleigh
36.4 mi
00h 42m
To Hope Mills
36.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Hope Mills.

  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

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 59: Hope Mills, Fayetteville, Parkton, Cypress Lakes

    1469 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Chicken Foot Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
39.5 mi · 54%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 20%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 17%
South Main Street
1.88 mi · 3%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunn
00h 42m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Raleigh and 36.3 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Dunn

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

38 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

39 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.38 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
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

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

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 Hope Mills. The current time is 00:25:22.

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.