How far is Scotland Neck, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Scotland Neck, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
84.92 mi
01h 26m
Flight
72.48 mi
116.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.92 mi
Kilometers
136.66 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Mon, Jun 1, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Scotland Neck
Tue, Jun 2, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotland Neck
2026-06-01T21:17
Arrive Raleigh
Mon, Jun 1, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotland Neck
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
Nashville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Scotland Neck
44.3 mi
00h 43m
To Raleigh
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on East 11th Street

    19 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roanoke Street

    143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    137 m · 20 sec · East 12th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 12th Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Whitaker Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · Whitaker Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whitfield Street

    1774 ft · 55 sec · Whitfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Glenview Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    792 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2232 ft · 29 sec · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road

    2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Wilmington Street

    987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
48.2 mi · 57%
Glenview Road
15.8 mi · 19%
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 13%
West 12th Street
5.19 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.24 mi · 1%
Rock Quarry Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight right

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 43m from Scotland Neck
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Scotland Neck and Partly Cloudy near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scotland Neck to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Scotland Neck and 40.6 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Scotland Neck and Partly Cloudy near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

16 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

57 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

65 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scotland Neck and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 72.48 mi (116.65 km).

Scotland Neck

#1 Scotland Neck

Town in North Carolina (United States)

Population1,810
Coordinates36.1296000, -77.4202500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 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
Start: East 11th Street (-77.420268, 36.129538)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.77
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.88 $23.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.29 $26.57
Premium $4.78 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.62 $16.87 $33.74

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotland Neck and Raleigh. The current time is 21:17:45.

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.