How far is Vander, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Vander, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vander and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vander and Raleigh.
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Start on Clinton Road
23 m · 9 sec · Clinton Road
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Turn left onto Rock Hill Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Rock Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Road
2739 ft · 59 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp left
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Person St, Hammond Rd
857 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Hammond Road
2441 ft · 54 sec · Hammond Road
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Continue on South Person Street
3135 ft · 2 min · South Person Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
992 ft · 40 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 Vander and Raleigh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dunn Road
Merge slight left
26 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Vander and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vander to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 30.5 miles from Vander and 30.4 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vander and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
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Raleigh Union Station
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North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vander and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.49 km).
#1 Vander
Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 35.0321100, -78.7947400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
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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