How far is White Plains, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from White Plains, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.32 mi
03h 14m
Flight
159.6 mi
256.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.6 mi
Kilometers
256.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.32 mi
Kilometers
320.77 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 7:58 PM EST
Return by in White Plains
Sun, Nov 8, 11:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 7:58 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From White Plains
99.4 mi
01h 37m
To Raleigh
100 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Yarbro Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Yarbro Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto El Bethel Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · El Bethel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelby Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelby Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 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 White Plains 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 30%
US 29
42.7 mi · 21%
I 85 North
33.6 mi · 17%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 15%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 9%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
5.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 37m from White Plains
Leave By
10:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving White Plains and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from White Plains and 100 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around White Plains and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 159.6 mi (256.85 km).

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#1 White Plains

White Plains is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2340200, -81.3981400
Altitude267
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: Yarbro Road (-81.398193, 35.233866)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.26
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.29 $23.13 $46.26
Mid-grade $3.75 $26.34 $52.68
Premium $4.18 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.45 $38.32 $76.64

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between White Plains and Raleigh. The current time is 16:44:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.