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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.06 mi
02h 04m
Flight
83.16 mi
133.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.06 mi
Kilometers
154.6 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurinburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Laurinburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Cameron
NC

Town of the United States

From Raleigh
48 mi
01h 02m
To Laurinburg
48 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Street

    955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501

    35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501

    61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Aberdeen Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto McColl Road

    1.3 km · 58 sec · McColl Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North King Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North King Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1733 ft · 35 sec · West Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
70.2 mi · 73%
Poindexter Street
5.56 mi · 6%
Aberdeen Road
3.18 mi · 3%
McColl Road
0.8 mi · 1%
North King Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 02m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

45 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

64 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 83.16 mi (133.84 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
Laurinburg

#2 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Laurinburg. The current time is 19:54:20.

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.