How far is Raleigh, NC from Norwood, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Norwood, NC is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, 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 Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Norwood.
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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.
44.9 mi · 52 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East Harden Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Harden Street
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Take the exit straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Ossipee Road
19.3 mi · 22 min · Ossipee Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Vance Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Norwood.
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.
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Norwood?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Raleigh and 42.9 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.15 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 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 36.3526400, -79.7128100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-79.71281, 36.35264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
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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