How far is Youngsville, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Youngsville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Raleigh.
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Start on East Main Street
1529 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Holden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Holden Road
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard
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Continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Louisburg Road
1145 ft · 42 sec · Old Louisburg Road
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wake Forest Road
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Continue on North Blount Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Blount Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
154 m · 19 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 Youngsville and Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.27 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Youngsville and 11.7 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Rolesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolesville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 Youngsville
Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0248700, -78.4744400 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
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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