How far is Raleigh, NC from Laurel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Laurel Hill, NC is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Laurel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Laurel Hill.
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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
47.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501
35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501
61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501
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Turn straight
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Wire Road
7 m · 1 sec · Old Wire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Wire Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road
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Turn straight onto Morgan Street
2922 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Malloy Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Malloy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Malloy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Laurel Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Boulevard
Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Laurel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Laurel Hill?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Raleigh and 48.5 miles from Laurel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Laurel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Laurel Hill. Straight-line distance: 84 mi (135.19 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 Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8090500, -79.5478300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Hill (-79.54783, 34.80905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.35 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
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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