How far is Raleigh, NC from Mayodan, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Mayodan, NC is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Mayodan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Mayodan.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Continue on Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 785 North, I 840 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 North
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Battleground Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Battleground Avenue
7.7 mi · 10 min · Battleground Avenue
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Keep slight right
1208 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
680 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
126 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1214 ft · 32 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Decatur Street
2249 ft · 40 sec · West Decatur Street
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street
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Continue on South 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
33 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Mayodan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 01h 11m
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 Mayodan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Mayodan?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Raleigh and 53 miles from Mayodan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Mayodan.
Stop Ideas Near Graham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Durham
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Mayodan. Straight-line distance: 86.36 mi (138.98 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 Mayodan
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.4123600, -79.9669900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayodan (-79.96699, 36.41236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
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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