Origin
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Coats, 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
26.9 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 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
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Coats, NC
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Trip Overview
This 26.9-mile drive from Raleigh, NC to Coats, NC is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. It's a perfect one-day excursion, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with a small portion on highways, suggesting a more relaxed pace. As you travel within the Southeast region and stay within North Carolina, the scenery will likely reflect the characteristic landscapes of this part of the country. This drive is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy transition between destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stage Road | 18.7 mi | 28m |
| NC 55 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Wilmington Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Fayetteville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Salisbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Stage Road
— 18.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Coats, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 401
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Old Stage Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto NC 55
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 55
7
Turn left onto East Main Street
124 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Salisbury Street
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Continue onto US 401 / Fayetteville Road toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Old Stage Road
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NC 55
Turn left onto NC 55
Navigation decision point
3
26.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Coats, NC
Late night in Coats on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler 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?
The character of this drive is best described as 'turn-heavy local.' With only 14% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and roads like Old Stage Road and NC 55. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.7 miles on Old Stage Road, offering a bit of consistent travel before encountering more turns. This profile means you should be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction, making it less of a straightforward cruise and more of an engaging local navigation experience. The road's personality suggests a route that winds through communities rather than a direct, high-speed transit.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Old Stage Road.
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 around 0.1 miles in near South Salisbury 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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (Old Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
232 ft
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Raleigh, NC and Coats, NC, road signs point toward Fuquay-Varina and Fayetteville.
Fuquay-Varina
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 401
Fayetteville
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 401
About the Cities
Starting 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: 26.9 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 (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Old Stage Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (Old Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coats, 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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