How far is Tobaccoville, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Tobaccoville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.09 mi
01h 59m
Flight
102.07 mi
164.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.09 mi
Kilometers
194.88 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Tobaccoville
Tue, May 26, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobaccoville
2026-05-26T08:57
Arrive Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tobaccoville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alamance
NC

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

From Tobaccoville
57.4 mi
00h 59m
To Raleigh
63.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tobaccoville Road

    20 m · 5 sec · Tobaccoville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doral Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Doral Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Griffin Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Griffin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Westinghouse Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gorman Street

    3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 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 Tobaccoville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 63%
NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 11%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 9%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 3%
Western Boulevard
2.51 mi · 2%
Griffin Road
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
00h 59m from Tobaccoville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tobaccoville and 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 Tobaccoville to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Tobaccoville and 63.7 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tobaccoville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tobaccoville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 102.07 mi (164.26 km).

Tobaccoville

#1 Tobaccoville

Village in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,748
Coordinates36.2381900, -80.3714400
Altitude310
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: Tobaccoville Road (-80.371434, 36.238178)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tobaccoville and Raleigh. The current time is 08:57:26.

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.