How far is Raleigh, NC from South Rosemary, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to South Rosemary, NC is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
90.68 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.46 mi
113.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.46 mi
Kilometers
113.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.93 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-19T05:49
Arrive South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Nashville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Raleigh
45.3 mi
00h 51m
To South Rosemary
45.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and South Rosemary.

  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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    656 ft · 12 sec · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Zoo Road

    1161 ft · 29 sec · North Zoo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Karen Street

    124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Penny Street

    854 ft · 37 sec · South Penny Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penny Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
47.1 mi · 52%
I 95 North
34.9 mi · 39%
East Littleton Road
2.94 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 2%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 51m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Rosemary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to South Rosemary?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Raleigh and 45.4 miles from South Rosemary.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Rosemary.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

16 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

57 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

65 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and South Rosemary. Straight-line distance: 70.46 mi (113.4 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
South Rosemary

#2 South Rosemary

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

Population2,836
Coordinates36.4515400, -77.6972000
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: South Rosemary (-77.6972, 36.45154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
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
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.35
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.68 $25.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.78 $15.29 $30.58
Diesel $5.62 $18.00 $35.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and South Rosemary. The current time is 05:49:36.

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.