How far is Raleigh, NC from Marshville, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Marshville, NC is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
132.37 mi
02h 48m
Flight
111.41 mi
179.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.37 mi
Kilometers
213.03 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Marshville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Southern Pines
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Raleigh
66.2 mi
01h 24m
To Marshville
66.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Marshville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Marshville.

  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

    43.4 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2799 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Cross Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Marshville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
95.5 mi · 72%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 12%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 2%
East Caswell Street
2.38 mi · 2%
East Green Street
0.95 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Pines
01h 24m from Raleigh
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Marshville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Marshville?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Southern Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Raleigh and 66.2 miles from Marshville.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Marshville.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Pines

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Marshville. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.29 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
Marshville

#2 Marshville

Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,835
Coordinates34.9884900, -80.3670100
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Marshville (-80.36701, 34.98849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 Marshville. The current time is 22:40:26.

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.