How far is River Road, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from River Road, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Road and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Road and Raleigh.
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Start on Ross Road
78 m · 14 sec · Ross Road
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Turn right onto River Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Continue on Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
565 ft · 14 sec · Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Park Drive
2677 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
931 ft · 28 sec · North Brown Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1389 ft · 41 sec · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John Small Avenue
131 m · 7 sec · John Small Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on Pactolus Highway
14.2 mi · 18 min · Pactolus Highway
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway
32.5 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2232 ft · 29 sec · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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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 River Road 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.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
40.8 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving River Road and Partly Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Road to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from River Road and 56.6 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around River Road and Partly Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga
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 Saratoga.
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Road and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.8 km).
#1 River Road
Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.5068300, -76.9907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
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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