Origin
Mar-Mac, NC
Late night in Mar-Mac on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mar-Mac, NC to Raleigh, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mar-Mac, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Mar-Mac to Raleigh, expect a straightforward 56.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate local routes like Scott Hill Drive, Old Grantham Road, and Old Mount Olive Highway to reach your destination. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of North Carolina, keeping the cultural and geographic feel consistent throughout your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| I 40 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| US 13 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Grantham Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mar-Mac, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on this road
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Scott Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scott Hill Drive
3
Turn right onto Old Grantham Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Old Grantham Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Old Grantham Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Grantham Road
5
Continue on Old Mount Olive Highway
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
Old Mount Olive Highway
6
Turn left onto US 13; US 117 Connector
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13; US 117 Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft
·
11 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
14
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
15
Merge onto I 40
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
18
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
19
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
22
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Mar-Mac, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
45 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Pine Level, NC
28 mi in
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
21 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 14m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads for the entirety of the 56.5-mile trip. There is no "longest stretch" on this drive, as the path relies on continuous navigation along Scott Hill Drive and surrounding local roads. You should expect a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the road ahead rather than high-speed interstate cruising. This path is ideal if you prefer avoiding heavy traffic on major thoroughfares.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 70 BYP. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft
75 ft
Total Climb
407 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
~48 mi in
Elevation Range
250 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 1h 14m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Raleigh, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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