How far is Stedman, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Stedman, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
67.11 mi
01h 06m
Flight
52.51 mi
84.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.51 mi
Kilometers
84.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Stedman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stedman
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Raleigh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stedman
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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Stedman
30.8 mi
00h 33m
To Raleigh
36.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Road

    150 m · 14 sec · Clinton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road

    1316 ft · 28 sec · Wade-Stedman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1571 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 West

    93 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1896 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wade-Stedman Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Goldsboro Road

    1723 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wade-Stedman Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  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 Stedman and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wade-Stedman Road
30.2 mi · 45%
I 40 West
27.6 mi · 41%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.24 mi · 2%
Rock Quarry Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Goldsboro Road
0.33 mi
Rock Quarry Rd North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Wade-Stedman Road

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 33m from Stedman
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stedman and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stedman to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Stedman and 36.3 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stedman and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stedman and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 52.51 mi (84.5 km).

Stedman

#1 Stedman

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

Population1,082
Coordinates35.0135000, -78.6939100
Altitude38
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: Clinton Road (-78.69385, 35.013595)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.50 $20.99
Premium $4.78 $11.32 $22.65
Diesel $5.62 $13.33 $26.66

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stedman and Raleigh. The current time is 21:12:04.

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.