Origin
Pineville, NC
Late night in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
160.1 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pineville, NC
Michael Ken
Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dover Street, Main Street, Pineville-Matthews Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
80 miles from Pineville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 160.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 160.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dover Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Pineville-Matthews Road | — | — |
| I 485 South | — | — |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | — | — |
| US 74 | — | — |
| US 74 East | — | — |
| East Independence Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dover Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Price Street
315 ft
·
17 sec
·
Price Street
2
Turn right onto Dover Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dover Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Pineville-Matthews Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Pineville-Matthews Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 485 South Outer
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 485 South Outer
6
Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 74 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74 East: Monroe
9
Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
10
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
11
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
12
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
13
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
14
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
17
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
18
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
20
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Fayetteville Road
22
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
23
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
54 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
25
Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
26
Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Western Boulevard
27
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
28
Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
29
Turn left onto East South Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 80 miles from Pineville, NC, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
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 Pineville, 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 Pineville, NC
This is one driving day of about 160.1 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Pineville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80 mi from Pineville, NC · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80 miles from Pineville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.04 one way
$50.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.37 | $54.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
3:16 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 56m 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 Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dover Street, Main Street, Pineville-Matthews Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80 miles from Pineville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.04 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.
The drive from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pineville, NC to Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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