How far is Red Springs, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Red Springs, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Springs and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Springs and Raleigh.
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Start on 4th Avenue
37 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1273 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Chicken Foot Road
1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Springs and Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Red Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Springs to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Red Springs and 45 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Godwin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Godwin.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Springs and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 72.9 mi (117.32 km).
#1 Red Springs
City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 34.8151600, -79.1830900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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