How far is Reidsville, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Reidsville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reidsville and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidsville and Raleigh.
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Start on South Scales Street
2956 ft · 57 sec · South Scales Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Richardson Drive
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Turn right onto Barnes Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barnes Street
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street
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Turn left
1207 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Continue on Gorman Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 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 Reidsville and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Reidsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reidsville to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Reidsville and 56.5 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Reidsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reidsville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 70.03 mi (112.7 km).
#1 Reidsville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,993 |
| Coordinates | 36.3548600, -79.6644700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
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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