How far is Raleigh, NC from Siler City, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Siler City, NC is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
50.01 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.49 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Siler City
Sun, May 31, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, May 31, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-31T00:40
Arrive Siler City
Sun, May 31, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Fearrington
NC

Township in Chatham County, North Carolina

From Raleigh
25 mi
00h 35m
To Siler City
25 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Siler City.

  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

    36.3 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue

    741 ft · 20 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
38.8 mi · 78%
Western Boulevard
9.2 mi · 18%
East 3rd Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi
North 2nd Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Continue straight

36.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fearrington
00h 35m from Raleigh
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raleigh and Partly Sunny near Siler City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Siler City?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Raleigh and 25 miles from Siler City.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raleigh and Partly Sunny near Siler City.

Stop Ideas Near Fearrington

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 Fearrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Holly Springs Town Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Holly Springs Town Hall

Holly Springs , NC
128 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City government office,Local government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 9.9 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 Fearrington.

RAIL

Durham

26 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

33 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

39 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Siler City. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 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
Siler City

#2 Siler City

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,415
Coordinates35.7234700, -79.4622400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Siler City (-79.46224, 35.72347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Siler City. The current time is 00:40:55.

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.