How far is Raleigh, NC from Pinetops, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Pinetops, NC is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.85 mi
01h 25m
Flight
56.11 mi
90.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.11 mi
Kilometers
90.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.85 mi
Kilometers
115.63 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinetops
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Pinetops
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Raleigh
35.9 mi
00h 42m
To Pinetops
36 mi
00h 42m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    35 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Good News Church Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2434 ft · 59 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1668 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
55.3 mi · 77%
Good News Church Road
7.44 mi · 10%
Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 3%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
South Blount Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

35 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 42m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Pinetops.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Raleigh and 36 miles from Pinetops.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Pinetops.

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bailey, 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 Bailey.

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Pinetops. Straight-line distance: 56.11 mi (90.3 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
Pinetops

#2 Pinetops

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

Population1,221
Coordinates35.7884900, -77.6377500
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Pinetops (-77.63775, 35.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.25 $22.50
Premium $4.78 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.62 $14.28 $28.57

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 Pinetops. The current time is 03:08:30.

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.