How far is Raleigh, NC from Mount Gilead, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Mount Gilead, NC is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Mount Gilead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Mount Gilead.
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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
3.3 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
33.6 mi · 48 min · McReynolds Street
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Turn left
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1652 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Allenton Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Allenton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Allenton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Mount Gilead.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Western Boulevard
Merge slight left
42 mi · 00h 48m
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 Mount Gilead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Mount Gilead?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 50.1 miles from Raleigh and 50.2 miles from Mount Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Mount Gilead.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 85.83 mi (138.13 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 Mount Gilead
Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.2148700, -80.0022800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Gilead (-80.00228, 35.21487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
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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