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Raleigh, NC
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Trip from Raleigh, NC to Mayodan, NC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
106 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
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Mayodan, NC
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Trip Overview
This 106-mile drive from Raleigh, NC to Mayodan, NC is a manageable journey, taking just over two hours to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Dan K. Moore Freeway and the Greensboro Urban Loop before transitioning to Battleground Avenue. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within North Carolina for the entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53 miles from Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 106 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 106-mile route. While 7% of the journey is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 61.5 miles on the Dan K. Moore Freeway, offering a bit of smoother driving before you encounter more varied road conditions. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and local traffic patterns rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan K. Moore Frwy is the longest continuous segment at about 61.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Gorman Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 106 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Gorman Street
Turn right onto Gorman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Wade Avenue
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 785 North, I 840 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 785 North, I 840 West
7
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
7
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 220 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 220 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 61.5 mi | 1h 11m |
| Greensboro Urban Loop | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Battleground Avenue | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| US 220 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 311 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Highway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Mayodan, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4
Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Gorman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
7
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wade Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 785 North, I 840 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 785; I 840
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
408 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 220 North
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 220
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Battleground Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Battleground Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 220
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 220
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
20
Turn right
412 ft
·
12 sec
21
Turn straight onto US 311; US 220 Business; NC 704
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 311; US 220 Business; NC 704
22
Turn right onto US 220 Business; NC 704
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Market Street
23
Turn left onto US 220 Business; NC 704
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Decatur Street
24
Turn straight onto US 220 Business; NC 704
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Street
25
Continue on US 220 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Main Street
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left
70 ft
·
5 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just over two hours and covers 106 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your timing. Consider an early morning departure from Raleigh to make the most of your day in Mayodan, especially since there are no specific stops recommended on this route. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly as you transition from the Dan K. Moore Freeway to local roads, to ensure you have enough for the entire journey.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Raleigh, NC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mayodan, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dan K. Moore Frwy for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Raleigh, NC · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dan K. Moore Frwy if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.
Arriving in Mayodan, NC
The final approach into Mayodan, 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 Mayodan, 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
$16.58 one way
$33.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.12 | $36.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Mayodan, NC
Late night in Mayodan on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Graham, NC
53 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m 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 Raleigh, NC to Mayodan, NC covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan K. Moore Frwy, Greensboro Urban Loop, Battleground Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Raleigh, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 106 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Raleigh, NC to Mayodan, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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