How far is Raleigh, NC from White Plains, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to White Plains, NC is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.37 mi
03h 54m
Flight
159.6 mi
256.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.6 mi
Kilometers
256.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.37 mi
Kilometers
320.86 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Sun, Nov 8, 9:42 PM EST
Return by in Raleigh
Mon, Nov 9, 1:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-11-08T17:48
Arrive White Plains
Sun, Nov 8, 9:42 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Raleigh
99.5 mi
01h 57m
To White Plains
99.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and White Plains.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gorman Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    108 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: Moss Lake, Waco

    2151 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stony Point Road

    143 m · 9 sec · Stony Point Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelby Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shelby Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto El Bethel Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · El Bethel Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Yarbro Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Yarbro Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yarbro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
113 mi · 57%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
69.2 mi · 35%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.11 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 1%
Shelby Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

108 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 57m from Raleigh
Leave By
9:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Clear near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to White Plains?

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Raleigh and 99.8 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Clear near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 159.6 mi (256.85 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
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#2 White Plains

White Plains is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2340200, -81.3981400
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: White Plains (-81.39814, 35.23402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.63 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.26
14.06 gal · 53.26 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.29 $23.13 $46.26
Mid-grade $3.75 $26.34 $52.68
Premium $4.18 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.45 $38.32 $76.64

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and White Plains. The current time is 17:48:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.