How far is Sawmills, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Sawmills, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 02h 56m.
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 North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sawmills and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sawmills and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pinewood Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinewood Road
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Turn right onto Hickory Boulevard
5.8 mi · 8 min · Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest
159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Old Lenoir Road
2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road
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Continue on 11th Street Northwest
891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast
1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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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 Sawmills 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.
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Clear leaving Sawmills and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sawmills to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Sawmills and 96.3 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sawmills and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sawmills and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 158.96 mi (255.82 km).
#1 Sawmills
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,156 |
| Coordinates | 35.8248500, -81.4745400 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
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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