Origin
Skippers Corner, NC
Late night in Skippers Corner on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Skippers Corner, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
118.2 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skippers Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 118.2-mile drive from Skippers Corner, NC to Raleigh, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical choice for a quick journey within North Carolina. You'll be traveling through the Southeast region, so expect a familiar regional landscape. The route utilizes Michael Jordan Highway, I-40, and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, offering a mix of highway and local road experiences. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Skippers Corner, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 118.2-mile trip. While only 11% of the route is on highways, you'll experience a substantial 101.3-mile stretch primarily on Michael Jordan Highway. This means you'll be navigating more varied road conditions and potentially encountering more local traffic than on a pure interstate journey. The drive's character will shift as you transition between these different road types, requiring your attention to be more consistently engaged with navigation and traffic. It's a route that keeps you actively involved behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Michael Jordan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 101.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 117; NC 133 / Castle Hayne Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 117; NC 133 / Castle Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 103.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 117; NC 133 / Castle Hayne Road
Enter roundabout onto US 117; NC 133 / Castle Hayne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
103.2 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
115.7 mi into trip
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~2h 5m 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
116.8 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
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South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan Highway | 101.3 mi | 1h 48m |
| I 40 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Holly Shelter Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Castle Hayne Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Wilmington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skippers Corner, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on this road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NC 133
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 117; NC 133
351 ft
·
5 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
4
Continue on US 117; NC 133
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
5
Turn right onto Holly Shelter Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Shelter Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
11
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
12
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
15
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 11 minute drive, you can depart at your leisure, but leaving earlier in the day will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Raleigh. With just 118.2 miles and a fuel cost of around $18, this trip is straightforward and doesn't require extensive planning for stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 100 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. Plan for any necessary restroom breaks or snacks before embarking on this segment to ensure a smooth 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 59.1 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Skippers Corner, 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 Skippers Corner, NC
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Skippers Corner, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Michael Jordan Highway for about 101.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.1 mi from Skippers Corner, NC · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.48 one way
$36.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Mount Olive, NC
59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 11m 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 Skippers Corner, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, I 40, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Skippers Corner, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.48 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 straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 117; NC 133 / Castle Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 103.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Skippers Corner, NC to Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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