How far is Raleigh, NC from Midway, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Midway, NC is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Midway.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2059 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Midway School Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Midway School Road
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Continue on Midway School Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Midway School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midway School Road
29 m · 3 sec · Midway School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway School Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Midway School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
7 m · 1 sec · Old US Hwy 52
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US Hwy 52
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Midway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Midway?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Raleigh and 52.5 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Haw River
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 Haw River.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Midway. Straight-line distance: 89.33 mi (143.76 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 Midway
Incorporated town in Davidson County
| Population | 4,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.9534700, -80.2181000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-80.2181, 35.95347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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