How far is Raleigh, NC from Pembroke, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Pembroke, NC is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.91 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.72 mi
131.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.91 mi
Kilometers
167.22 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Wed, May 13, 6:45 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-13T16:39
Arrive Pembroke
Wed, May 13, 6:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wade
NC

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
52 mi
01h 02m
To Pembroke
51.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Pembroke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Pembroke.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 72, NC 711: Lumberton, Pembroke

    1617 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Caton Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · South Caton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Country Club Drive

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Country Club Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vance Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Vance Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Pembroke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
63.9 mi · 61%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 14%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 12%
South Caton Road
5.79 mi · 6%
Country Club Drive
3.75 mi · 4%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Keep slight left

38 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
01h 02m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Pembroke?

The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Raleigh and 51.9 miles from Pembroke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wade.

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.52 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Pembroke (-79.19504, 34.68016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.07
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.54 $29.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.78 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.62 $20.64 $41.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Pembroke. The current time is 16:39:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.