How far is Raleigh, NC from Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Kill Devil Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Kill Devil Hills.
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Start on East South Street
154 m · 21 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Blount Street
3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street
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Continue on Hammond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road
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Take the ramp slight right
906 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on South Croatan Highway
9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Creek Street
646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creek Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Kill Devil Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Kill Devil Hills?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Raleigh and 101.5 miles from Kill Devil Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamston.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Kill Devil Hills. Straight-line distance: 166.76 mi (268.38 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 Kill Devil Hills
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0307200, -75.6760100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kill Devil Hills (-75.67601, 36.03072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.27 | $80.54 |
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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