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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.89 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.73 mi
31.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T20:28
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rolesville
NC

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

From Youngsville
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Raleigh
11.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1529 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Holden Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Capital Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Louisburg Road

    1145 ft · 42 sec · Old Louisburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wake Forest Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wake Forest Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Blount Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North Blount Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East South Street

    154 m · 19 sec · East South Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Boulevard
9.28 mi · 41%
Holden Road
1.7 mi · 7%
North Blount Street
1.34 mi · 6%
Wake Forest Road
1.04 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Old Louisburg Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolesville
00h 16m from Youngsville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rolesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 2.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

24 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

27 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

41 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Youngsville

Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,413
Coordinates36.0248700, -78.4744400
Altitude142
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: East Main Street (-78.474445, 36.024915)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngsville and Raleigh. The current time is 20:28:31.

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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.