How far is Raleigh, NC from Red Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
90 mi
01h 49m
Flight
72.9 mi
117.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.9 mi
Kilometers
117.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Godwin
NC

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

From Raleigh
45 mi
00h 54m
To Red Springs
45 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Red Springs.

  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 left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    2238 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road

    2334 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto David Parnell Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Fayetteville Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
42.8 mi · 48%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 16%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 14%
North Fayetteville Street
8.03 mi · 9%
David Parnell Street
3.59 mi · 4%
Leeper Road
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godwin
00h 54m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Red Springs?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 45 miles from Raleigh and 45 miles from Red Springs.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Godwin

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

26 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

50 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

62 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Cary

64 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 72.9 mi (117.32 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
Red Springs

#2 Red Springs

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

Population3,237
Coordinates34.8151600, -79.1830900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.78 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $5.62 $17.88 $35.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Red Springs. The current time is 22:28:01.

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.