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Haw River, NC Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Haw River, NC is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 80 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Haw River, NC spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Haw River, NC, NC

Photo: Kelly

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

184 mi

Wilmington, NC

Quickest Drive

39m

Durham, NC

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Trips from Haw River, NC

Driving from Haw River, NC

On average, trips departing from Haw River, NC run 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 31m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Haw River, NC are Wilmington, NC (184 mi, 3h 31m), Charlotte, NC (113.4 mi, 2h 12m), Fayetteville, NC (85.6 mi, 2h 5m), Raleigh, NC (53.4 mi, 1h 9m), and West Raleigh, NC (50.8 mi, 1h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 80-mile trip from Haw River, NC, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Haw River, NC and 1 routes heading into Haw River, NC, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 184 miles.

The longest mapped route from Haw River, NC covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 31m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.

The average route from Haw River, NC runs about 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 80-mile trip from Haw River, NC costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Haw River, NC include Wilmington, NC, Charlotte, NC, Fayetteville, NC and Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Haw River, NC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,581

Median Income

$67,366

Median Home Value

$142,200

Median Age

35.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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