How far is South Henderson, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from South Henderson, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin 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 South Henderson and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Henderson and Raleigh.
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Start on Nicholas Street
8 m · 9 sec · Nicholas Street
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Turn sharp left onto Miriam Avenue
712 ft · 27 sec · Miriam Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Raleigh Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coddle Way Drive
3.9 mi · 5 min · Coddle Way Drive
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Continue straight
22.9 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard
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Continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Louisburg Road
1145 ft · 42 sec · Old Louisburg Road
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wake Forest Road
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Continue on North Blount Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Blount Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
154 m · 19 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 South Henderson and Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Coddle Way Drive
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22.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Henderson 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 South Henderson to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Youngsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from South Henderson and 21.4 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Henderson and Partly Cloudy near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Youngsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Wake Forest Town Hall
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngsville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Henderson and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 39.24 mi (63.15 km).
#1 South Henderson
Census designated place
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 36.3082000, -78.4066600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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