How far is Wingate, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Wingate, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
137.02 mi
02h 26m
Flight
115.61 mi
186.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.61 mi
Kilometers
186.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.02 mi
Kilometers
220.51 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Wingate
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wingate
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wingate
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
Southern Pines
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Wingate
68.5 mi
01h 13m
To Raleigh
68.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    23 m · 5 sec · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  13. 13

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

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wingate and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
91.9 mi · 67%
Andrew Jackson Highway
13.3 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 3%
West Marshville Boulevard
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Pines
01h 13m from Wingate
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wingate and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Southern Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Wingate and 68.5 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southern Pines

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wingate and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 115.61 mi (186.06 km).

Wingate

#1 Wingate

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

Population4,724
Coordinates34.9843200, -80.4492300
Altitude173
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: West Wilson Street (-80.449238, 34.98417)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $19.13
Round trip
$38.26
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.13 $38.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.39 $42.78
Premium $4.78 $23.08 $46.16
Diesel $5.62 $27.16 $54.33

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 Wingate and Raleigh. The current time is 00:39:31.

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.