Road Trips from Raleigh, NC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
46
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
21
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
Full-day getaway
20 total in this range
Cherryville, NC
3h 59m199.5 mi one way
Mount Olive, NC
2h 4m99.3 mi one way
Stony Point, NC
3h 9m157 mi one way
Thurmond, NC
3h 9m155.9 mi one way
King, NC
2h 22m116 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Rutherfordton, NC
4h 33m223.9 mi one way
Balfour, NC
5h 14m261.4 mi one way
Boiling Springs, NC
4h 16m215.4 mi one way
Tryon, NC
4h 59m251.1 mi one way
Brevard, NC
5h 32m273.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Rutherfordton, NC
4h 33m223.9 mi one way
Balfour, NC
5h 14m261.4 mi one way
Boiling Springs, NC
4h 16m215.4 mi one way
Cherryville, NC
3h 59m199.5 mi one way
Winston-Salem, NC
2h 6m104 mi one way
Calabash, NC
3h 24m177.9 mi one way
Wilmington, NC
2h 27m130 mi one way
Fayetteville, NC
1h 14m62.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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