How far is Raleigh, NC from Roseboro, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Roseboro, NC is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
64.93 mi
01h 23m
Flight
57.07 mi
91.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.07 mi
Kilometers
91.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.5 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Roseboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Raleigh
32.5 mi
00h 41m
To Roseboro
32.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 96: Meadow

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway

    156 m · 9 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Easy Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Easy Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Newton Grove Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spiveys Corner Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Spiveys Corner Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Salemburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · North Salemburg Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Salemburg Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Salemburg Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North East Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Roseboro Street

    46 m · 7 sec · East Roseboro Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Roseboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
20.3 mi · 31%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 19%
North Salemburg Highway
8.71 mi · 13%
Easy Street
4.28 mi · 7%
Spiveys Corner Highway
3.98 mi · 6%
South Salemburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 41m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Roseboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Raleigh and 32.4 miles from Roseboro.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Roseboro. Straight-line distance: 57.07 mi (91.84 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
Roseboro

#2 Roseboro

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

Population1,183
Coordinates34.9529500, -78.5086200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Roseboro (-78.50862, 34.95295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.78 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $5.62 $12.88 $25.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Roseboro. The current time is 00:14:08.

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.