How far is Raleigh, NC from South Henderson, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to South Henderson, NC is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and South Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and South Henderson.
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Start on East South Street
7 m · 6 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1 km · 2 min · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East Edenton Street
1070 ft · 34 sec · East Edenton Street
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Turn right onto North McDowell Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · North McDowell Street
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Continue on Capital Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
26.8 mi · 37 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 BUS: Henderson
1072 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Raleigh Road
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Turn right onto Miriam Avenue
712 ft · 27 sec · Miriam Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Nicholas Street
8 m · 1 sec · Nicholas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nicholas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and South Henderson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capital Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
26.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Cloudy leaving Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near South Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to South Henderson?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Youngsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Raleigh and 21.1 miles from South Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near South Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Youngsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Wake Forest Town Hall
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngsville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and South Henderson. Straight-line distance: 39.24 mi (63.15 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 South Henderson
Census designated place
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 36.3082000, -78.4066600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Henderson (-78.40666, 36.3082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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