How far is Raleigh, NC from Pittsboro, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Pittsboro, NC is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
32.45 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.42 mi
48.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.23 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Green Level
NC

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

From Raleigh
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Pittsboro
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Street

    955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Asheboro, Pittsboro

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    114 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
22.4 mi · 69%
Western Boulevard
9.2 mi · 28%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi · 1%
East South Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Continue straight

16.5 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Level
00h 24m from Raleigh
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Green Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Raleigh and 16.3 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Level

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 Green Level and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 11.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Level.

RAIL

Cary

11 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

18 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

23 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

24 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.95 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
Pittsboro

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Pittsboro (-79.17724, 35.72015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.56 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.09 $10.19
Premium $4.78 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $5.62 $6.47 $12.94

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Pittsboro. The current time is 19:52:25.

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.