How far is Raleigh, NC from Laurinburg, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Laurinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Laurinburg.
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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 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road
3 mi · 4 min · Aberdeen Road
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Take the ramp right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto McColl Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · McColl Road
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Turn left onto North King Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North King Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1733 ft · 35 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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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 Laurinburg.
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 Laurinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Laurinburg?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 miles from Raleigh and 48 miles from Laurinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Laurinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 83.16 mi (133.84 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 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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