The drive from Robersonville, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 91.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 13, US 64 Bypass, I 87 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on US 13.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 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.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Robersonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 91.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 13 and US 64 Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.9 miles on US 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and US 64 Bypass. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 64 ALT / East Academy Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 91.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.3 miles (US 64 ALT / East Academy Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.7 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 64 ALT / East Academy Street
Turn left onto US 64 ALT / East Academy Street
Navigation decision point
6
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
5
89.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
90.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
91.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 13
44.9 mi
48m
US 64 Bypass
38.9 mi
41m
I 87
2.7 mi
3m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Rock Quarry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
0.4 mi
<1m
South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 44.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robersonville, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Southeast Railroad Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Southeast Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto South Grimes Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Grimes Street
3
Turn left onto US 64 ALT
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Academy Street
4
Turn right onto NC 903
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto US 13; US 64
45 mi·48 min·US 13; US 64
7
Continue on US 64 Bypass
39 mi·41 min·US 64 Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.7 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
9
Merge onto I 40; US 64
0.4 mi·29 sec·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Rock Quarry Rd NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·Rock Quarry Road
12
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Rock Quarry Road
13
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft·0 sec·East South Street
16
Arrive at destination
East South Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Robersonville, NC, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.9 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 51m 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 23m
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 Robersonville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Robersonville, NC
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Robersonville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 13 for about 44.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Robersonville, NC
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.25 one way
$28.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.58
$31.15
premium
$4.70
$16.86
$33.72
diesel
$5.61
$20.11
$40.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electrify America Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Universal Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Blink
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Other: 6
Blink: 4
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.57
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.75
$5.83
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Robersonville, NC
Late night
in Robersonville on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Late night
in Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Nashville, NC
46 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
13 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
1h 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Robersonville, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 91.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 13, US 64 Bypass, I 87. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Robersonville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.3 miles (US 64 ALT / East Academy Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.7 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Robersonville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
