Trip from Mount Pleasant, NC to Raleigh, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

113.1 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 113.1-mile journey from Mount Pleasant, NC, to Raleigh, NC, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via NC 49, US 64, and Jordan Road, with about 60% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $18, making it an economical option. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and with only one recommended stop, you can keep moving efficiently. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive across North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with potentially more local road conditions. With 60% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter some faster stretches, but the presence of NC 49, US 64, and Jordan Road indicates a transition to more varied roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 40.3 miles on NC 49, so be prepared for a period of consistent driving before potential changes in scenery or road type. This isn't a pure interstate cruise, nor is it exclusively rural backroads; it's a practical blend.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NC 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 76 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6

76 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

103 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 404B Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

7

108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

6

109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 49	40.3 mi	53m
US 64	27.4 mi	36m
Jordan Road	24.3 mi	35m
Richard K. Pugh Highway	7.1 mi	10m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway	5.4 mi	6m
West Dixie Drive	3.5 mi	6m
Western Boulevard	3.1 mi	5m
North Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NC 49 — 40.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, NC and Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on NC 73

135 ft · 15 sec · West Franklin Street

2

Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

3

Turn right onto NC 49

40 mi · 52 min · NC 49

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Continue on NC 49

0.2 mi · 38 sec · NC 49

5

Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49

3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49

7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Continue on US 64; NC 49

24 mi · 35 min · Jordan Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

27 mi · 35 min · US 64

Use the straight lane.

9

Take the exit onto US 64

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 64

Exit 404B Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

10

Merge onto US 1; US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary Use the slight right lane.

12

Keep slight right at fork

446 ft · 9 sec

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

13

Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

3.1 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

14

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

15

Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South Wilmington Street

16

Turn left onto East South Street

24 ft · 0 sec · East South Street

17

Arrive at destination

East South Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Mount Pleasant mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a leisurely arrival in Raleigh. With only one suggested stop and a manageable fuel cost of $18, extensive planning isn't necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 40.3-mile stretch on NC 49, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Pleasant, NC

This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 40.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.5 mi from Mount Pleasant, NC · 1h 19m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

57 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Badin, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Raleigh, NC

The final approach into Raleigh, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Raleigh, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.1

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

0.6 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 64.6

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.6

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.8

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.8

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.8

Pittsboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 80.8

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 40.4

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 40.4

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 113.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 105

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+19194380798

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 105

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 113.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.69 one way

$35.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$19.34	$38.68
premium	$4.70	$20.93	$41.86
diesel	$5.61	$24.97	$49.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.9	$11.88	$5.43
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.90	$4.52
EV Truck/SUV	45.2	$15.83	$7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Pleasant, NC

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Friday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Raleigh, NC

Late night in Raleigh on Friday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mount Pleasant, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 49, US 64, Jordan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 76 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Mount Pleasant, NC to Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Raleigh, NC

Nearby Places

Sosta Cafe

Sosta Cafe

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Nature Research Center

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

Lake Johnson Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Pleasant, NC

Raleigh, NC

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 38m on the road

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