How far is Raleigh, NC from Mount Olive, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Mount Olive, NC is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Mount Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Mount Olive.
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Start on East South Street
154 m · 21 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Blount Street
3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street
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Continue on Hammond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road
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Take the ramp slight right
906 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
2014 ft · 38 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Continue on Raleigh Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Raleigh Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle
96 m · 8 sec · Mt Olive Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Mt Olive Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Drive
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Continue on Mt Olive Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Mt Olive Highway
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Turn slight right onto Old Smith Chapel Road
2 mi · 3 min · Old Smith Chapel Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
137 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West James Street
111 m · 18 sec · West James Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Center Street
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Mount Olive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Mount Olive?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Raleigh and 31.6 miles from Mount Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Mount Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 51.16 mi (82.34 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 Olive
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 35.1965500, -78.0663800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive (-78.06638, 35.19655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
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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