How far is Raleigh, NC from Raeford, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Raeford, NC is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Raeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Raeford.
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Start on East South Street
154 m · 21 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Blount Street
3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street
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Continue on Hammond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road
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Take the ramp slight right
906 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: Newton Grove
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1067 ft · 14 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Raeford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 South
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Raeford?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Raleigh and 44.2 miles from Raeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Stop Ideas Near Godwin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Godwin.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.75 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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