How far is Sharpsburg, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Sharpsburg, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
58.05 mi
00h 58m
Flight
45.82 mi
73.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.43 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Sharpsburg
Sat, May 30, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharpsburg
2026-05-30T03:19
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharpsburg
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
Middlesex
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Sharpsburg
28.7 mi
00h 29m
To Raleigh
29.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Mill Branch Road

    99 m · 16 sec · Mill Branch Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto South Hathaway Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Hathaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stagecoach Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Carter Road

    2792 ft · 57 sec · Carter Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NC 97: Airport

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 264 ALT: Wilson, Sims

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Raleigh Road Parkway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Raleigh Road Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2546 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    34 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2232 ft · 29 sec · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road

    2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Wilmington Street

    987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharpsburg 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raleigh Road Parkway West
38.3 mi · 66%
NC 97
5.12 mi · 9%
South Hathaway Boulevard
3.58 mi · 6%
Stagecoach Road
3.28 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.24 mi · 2%
Rock Quarry Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raleigh Road Parkway West

Merge slight right

34 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 29m from Sharpsburg
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Sharpsburg and 29.3 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sharpsburg and Partly Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).

Sharpsburg

#1 Sharpsburg

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,018
Coordinates35.8671000, -77.8291500
Altitude42
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 Main Street (-77.828992, 35.867385)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $8.12
Round trip
$16.24
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.12 $16.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.08 $18.16
Premium $4.78 $9.79 $19.59
Diesel $5.62 $11.53 $23.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharpsburg and Raleigh. The current time is 03:19:11.

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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.