How far is Raleigh, NC from Winterville, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Winterville, NC is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
86.63 mi
01h 40m
Flight
71.48 mi
115.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.48 mi
Kilometers
115.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.63 mi
Kilometers
139.41 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-19T04:09
Arrive Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Sims
NC

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

From Raleigh
43.2 mi
00h 50m
To Winterville
43.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    48.6 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Moye-Turnage Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Moye-Turnage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Speight Seed Farm Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Speight Seed Farm Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pocosin Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pocosin Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2138 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    108 m · 12 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
69.9 mi · 81%
Pocosin Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Moye-Turnage Road
2.85 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 2%
Speight Seed Farm Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

48.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 50m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Raleigh and 43.4 miles from Winterville.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

31 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

32 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

43 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 71.48 mi (115.04 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
Winterville

#2 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Winterville (-77.40108, 35.52905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Winterville. The current time is 04:09:07.

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.