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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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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
15 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Mill Branch Road
99 m · 16 sec · Mill Branch Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Hathaway Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Hathaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stagecoach Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road
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Continue on Carter Road
2792 ft · 57 sec · Carter Road
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward NC 97: Airport
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 264 ALT: Wilson, Sims
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Raleigh Road Parkway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Raleigh Road Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight right
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
34 mi · 37 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 Sharpsburg 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).
#1 Sharpsburg
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,018 |
| Coordinates | 35.8671000, -77.8291500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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