How far is Raleigh, NC from Troy, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Troy, NC is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.81 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.15 mi
122.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.15 mi
Kilometers
122.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.81 mi
Kilometers
141.32 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-29T05:07
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Sanford
NC

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

From Raleigh
43.9 mi
00h 59m
To Troy
43.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    571 ft · 29 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

    42 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    27.6 mi · 40 min · McReynolds Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Page Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Page Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Biscoe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Biscoe Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2323 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
45.6 mi · 52%
McReynolds Street
27.7 mi · 32%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 12%
Biscoe Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 48m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 59m from Raleigh
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Raleigh and Cloudy near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Raleigh and 43.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Raleigh and Cloudy near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Troy. Straight-line distance: 76.15 mi (122.55 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
Troy

#2 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Troy (-79.89449, 35.35847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.78 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.62 $17.43 $34.87

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Troy. The current time is 05:07:46.

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.