How far is Raleigh, NC from Walkertown, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harnett 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 Walkertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Walkertown.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
1135 ft · 41 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Wilmington Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Depot Street
9 mi · 14 min · West Depot Street
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Take the exit slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto McNeill Hobbs Road
1321 ft · 1 min · McNeill Hobbs Road
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Turn left onto Wire Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Wire Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wire Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Walkertown.
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.
West Depot Street
Turn right onto West Depot Street
8.99 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Walkertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Walkertown?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Raleigh and 19.7 miles from Walkertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Walkertown.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Coats Town Hall
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 35.01 mi (56.35 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 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,331 |
| Coordinates | 35.2857200, -78.8136300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkertown (-78.81363, 35.28572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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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