How far is Raleigh, NC from Southern Pines, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 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
67.34 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.21 mi
95.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.21 mi
Kilometers
95.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.34 mi
Kilometers
108.38 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 Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 30, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-30T18:28
Arrive Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 7:52 PM 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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Raleigh
33.7 mi
00h 41m
To Southern Pines
33.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Southern Pines.

  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

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    892 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    2634 ft · 1 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
66 mi · 98%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
West Pennsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
South Salisbury Street
0.18 mi
East South Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

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
+8.2 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 41m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Southern Pines?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Raleigh and 33.7 miles from Southern Pines.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 59.21 mi (95.29 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
Southern Pines

#2 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.85
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.43 $18.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.54 $21.08
Premium $4.78 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $5.62 $13.39 $26.77

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Southern Pines. The current time is 18:28:57.

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.