How far is Raleigh, NC from Mar-Mac, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Mar-Mac, NC is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
56.98 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.56 mi
71.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.56 mi
Kilometers
71.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.98 mi
Kilometers
91.7 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Selma
NC

Town of the United States

From Raleigh
28.5 mi
00h 37m
To Mar-Mac
28.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Mar-Mac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Mar-Mac.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 23 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 right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway

    558 ft · 12 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Grantham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Old Grantham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 25 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left

    63 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Mar-Mac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
39.6 mi · 69%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10.3 mi · 18%
Old Grantham Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 2%
South Blount Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Old Mount Olive Highway
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 37m from Raleigh
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Mar-Mac?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Raleigh and 28.5 miles from Mar-Mac.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

1 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

40 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Mar-Mac. Straight-line distance: 44.56 mi (71.72 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
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#2 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Mar-Mac (-78.05582, 35.33488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.78 $9.60 $19.21
Diesel $5.62 $11.30 $22.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Mar-Mac. The current time is 05:53:18.

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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.