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Weekend Drives from Raleigh, NC

Routes

30

Avg Distance

99 mi

Avg Drive

2h 2m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Raleigh, NC cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 111 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Raleigh, NC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Raleigh, NC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Raleigh, NC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 111 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Raleigh, NC → Red Oak, NC

53.2 mi 1h 2m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Burlington, NC

57.3 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Fayetteville, NC

62.7 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Brogden, NC

58.7 mi 1h 16m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Alamance, NC

60.6 mi 1h 16m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Tarboro, NC

73.5 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → La Grange, NC

69.1 mi 1h 24m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Aberdeen, NC

70.7 mi 1h 27m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Greenville, NC

84.1 mi 1h 36m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Greensboro, NC

77.3 mi 1h 38m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Kinston, NC

80.8 mi 1h 38m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Asheboro, NC

70.5 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Archdale, NC

91.4 mi 1h 51m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Kernersville, NC

93.9 mi 1h 54m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Thomasville, NC

96.9 mi 1h 58m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Hamlet, NC

95.7 mi 2h Score: 7/10

Raleigh, NC → Mount Olive, NC

99.3 mi 2h 4m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Winston-Salem, NC

104 mi 2h 6m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Mayodan, NC

106 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Mount Gilead, NC

100.3 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Seagate, NC

129.1 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Jacksonville, NC

118.2 mi 2h 25m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Belville, NC

134.4 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Burnsville, NC

129.7 mi 2h 44m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Enochville, NC

142.5 mi 2h 49m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Holly Springs, NC

139.5 mi 2h 49m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Concord, NC

121.2 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Raleigh, NC → Wingate, NC

137.1 mi 2h 56m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Stony Point, NC

157 mi 3h 9m Score: 9/10

Raleigh, NC → Thurmond, NC

155.9 mi 3h 9m Score: 9/10

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