Origin
Coats, NC
Late night in Coats on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coats, 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
42m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coats, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
This 26.7-mile drive from Coats, NC, to Raleigh, NC, is a quick trip, typically taking about 42 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Old Stage Road North, North McKinley Street, and South Wilmington Street, with no highway miles to speak of. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of North Carolina, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this short, turn-heavy local drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stage Road North | 18.7 mi | 28m |
| North McKinley Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Wilmington Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fayetteville Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Stage Road North
— 18.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coats, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on East Main Street
124 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto NC 55
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North McKinley Street
3
Turn right onto Old Stage Road North
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Old Stage Road North
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 401
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
7
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 55 / North McKinley Street
Turn right onto NC 55 / North McKinley Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Old Stage Road North
Turn right onto Old Stage Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Turn right onto US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
42m 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 driving experience characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on surface streets and local roads for its entire duration. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on Old Stage Road North, offering a brief period of less frequent navigation changes. The roads will likely feel more residential and connected to local communities rather than open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Old Stage Road North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near NC 55 / North McKinley Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 55 / North McKinley Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Old Stage Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
397 ft
238 ft
Total Climb
389 ft
Total Descent
384 ft
Highest Point
397 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
160 ft
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 42m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Old Stage Road North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 55 / North McKinley Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Old Stage Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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