How far is Raleigh, NC from Pleasant Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Pleasant Hill, NC is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.4 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.75 mi
76.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.4 mi
Kilometers
97.21 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 Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Raleigh
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Pleasant Hill
30.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Pleasant Hill.

  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

    35.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Piney Grove Church Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Staley Snow Camp Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
38.3 mi · 63%
Western Boulevard
9.2 mi · 15%
Piney Grove Church Road
4.41 mi · 7%
Isaac Brooks Highway
2.97 mi · 5%
Staley Snow Camp Road
2.53 mi · 4%
Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Continue straight

35.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
+12.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 42m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Pleasant Hill?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Raleigh and 30.3 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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 Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.4 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 Pittsboro.

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Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
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North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
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Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 47.75 mi (76.84 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 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Pleasant Hill (-79.48169, 35.87347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Pleasant Hill. The current time is 05:37:50.

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.