How far is Taylorsville, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Raleigh.
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Start on Main Avenue Drive
59 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
84 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
1850 ft · 40 sec · Adams Pond Lane
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Front Street
952 ft · 16 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left
872 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Continue on Gorman Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 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 Taylorsville and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Front Street
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorsville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Taylorsville and 86.6 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorsville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 142.51 mi (229.34 km).
#1 Taylorsville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 2,140 |
| Coordinates | 35.9218000, -81.1764700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
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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