How far is Raleigh, NC from River Road, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to River Road, NC is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and River Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and River Road.
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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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1389 ft · 36 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
931 ft · 26 sec · North Brown Street
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Turn left onto Park Drive
2677 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
139 m · 11 sec · Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
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Continue on River Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Ross Road
78 m · 11 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and River Road.
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 87 North
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near River Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to River Road?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Raleigh and 54.9 miles from River Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near River Road.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga
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 Saratoga.
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and River Road. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.8 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 River Road
Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.5068300, -76.9907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-76.99078, 35.50683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
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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