Trip from Badin, NC to Raleigh, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

110.8 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Badin, NC

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city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America

Raleigh, NC

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Trip Overview

This 110.8-mile journey from Badin, NC to Raleigh, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily along NC 24, Claude E. E. Pope Memorial Highway, and Jefferson Davis Highway, with 42% of the drive utilizing highway roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $17, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a perfect candidate for a spontaneous day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure within the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests varied scenery and road conditions throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.4 miles from Badin, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 24	28.7 mi	40m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway	24.9 mi	27m
Jefferson Davis Highway	17.3 mi	20m
US 15	10.3 mi	14m
Troy Road	9.2 mi	12m
NC 22	4.2 mi	6m
Albemarle Road	3.5 mi	4m
NC 740	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NC 24 — 28.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Badin, NC and Raleigh, NC.

Start on NC 740

3.4 mi · 4 min · NC 740

Turn left onto Vickers Store Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Vickers Store Road

Turn right onto Valley Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive

Merge onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Albemarle Road

Take the exit

190 ft · 12 sec

Turn sharp left onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

3.4 mi · 4 min · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

9.2 mi · 12 min · Troy Road

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 109

29 mi · 40 min · NC 24; NC 27; NC 109

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

4.2 mi · 6 min · NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

340 ft · 7 sec · Monroe Street

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · Monroe Street

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27

10 mi · 14 min · US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27

Turn left onto US 1; US 15; US 501

17 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1

25 mi · 27 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

446 ft · 9 sec

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

3.1 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South Wilmington Street

Turn left onto East South Street

24 ft · 0 sec · East South Street

Arrive at destination

East South Street

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 27 minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With no designated stops in the data, you have the advantage of pacing yourself and choosing rest points as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan your fill-ups accordingly. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 28.7 miles on NC 24, so plan any brief pauses before or after this section if you prefer.

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 55.4 miles from Badin, NC, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 24 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Badin, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Badin, NC

This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Badin, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Lakes, NC

55 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

Troy, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carthage, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Badin, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.8

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

0.7 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.9

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.9

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.9

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.1

Moncure, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 39.6

Robbins, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 94.9

Apex, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 102.9

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+19194380798

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.9

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 110.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 71.2

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7 mi into trip | ~10m in | NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road

Turn sharp left onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

106.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

110.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | East South Street

Turn left onto East South Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.33 one way

$34.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.95	$37.89
premium	$4.70	$20.51	$41.01
diesel	$5.61	$24.46	$48.93

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: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.2	$11.63	$5.32
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43
EV Truck/SUV	44.3	$15.51	$7.09

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Badin, NC

Late night in Badin on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Raleigh, NC

Late night in Raleigh on Sunday

Local time

3:57 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

4 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 27m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 42% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on NC 24, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift between faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments, keeping your attention engaged. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind but will experience a dynamic drive as you make your way from Badin to Raleigh.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on NC 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle 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 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 52.5 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Raleigh, NC

Full guide →

The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west. However, a concerted effort to expand the residential base and move events downtown has led to significantly expanded retail and restaurant options in the downtown core. Also, visitors will find many of the state's cultural institutions here, namely a major performing arts center downtown and three state museums, and a college town atmosphere in the neighborhood around the campus of North Carolina State University, the state's largest university.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on NC 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Raleigh, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from Badin, NC to Raleigh, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Sosta Cafe

Sosta Cafe

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

7 Brew Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nature Research Center

Kiwanis Family Park

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

Lake Johnson Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

The Pint Sized Pasture

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Badin, NC

Raleigh, NC

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 27m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Raleigh, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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