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

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to White Plains, NC is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
137.39 mi
02h 46m
Flight
120.68 mi
194.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.68 mi
Kilometers
194.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.39 mi
Kilometers
221.11 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Fri, Oct 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Fri, Oct 16, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-10-15T23:11
Arrive White Plains
Fri, Oct 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
68.6 mi
01h 23m
To White Plains
68.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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 right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Wytheville

    4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Drive

    1144 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Drive

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Siloam Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Siloam Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 601

    9 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 60%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
20.9 mi · 15%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
11.1 mi · 8%
Salem Parkway
6.54 mi · 5%
I 74 West
4.02 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 23m from Raleigh
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny 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 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Raleigh and 68.8 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 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

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,074
Coordinates36.4456900, -80.6334000
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: White Plains (-80.6334, 36.44569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.41
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $18.21 $36.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.52 $41.03
Premium $4.63 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.72 $27.74 $55.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and White Plains. The current time is 23:11:18.

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.