How far is Raleigh, NC from Pine Level, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Pine Level, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.5 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.46 mi
45.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.46 mi
Kilometers
45.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Level
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Pine Level
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Raleigh
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Pine Level
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Pine Level.

  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 right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Ricks Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Ricks Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Crocker Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crocker Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Anderson Street

    740 ft · 12 sec · East Anderson Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Selma Pine Level Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Selma Pine Level Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1948 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Peedin Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · North Peedin Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Peedin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
19.3 mi · 56%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10.3 mi · 30%
Selma Pine Level Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Crocker Street
1.32 mi · 4%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 3%
South Blount Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 21m from Raleigh
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Pine Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Pine Level?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Raleigh and 17.3 miles from Pine Level.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Pine Level.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Selma Housing Authority

Selma , NC
711 E Lizzie St, Selma, NC 27576, United States
Rating 2.6/5 7 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 28.46 mi (45.8 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
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#2 Pine Level

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

Population1,861
Coordinates35.5132200, -78.2444400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Pine Level (-78.24444, 35.51322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Pine Level. The current time is 02:15:35.

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.