Henderson, North Carolina to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.3 miles 64.8 km · straight line
43.7 miles actual route 70.4 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Henderson, North Carolina from Raleigh?

The distance from Henderson, North Carolina to Raleigh is 40.3 miles (64.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSW of Henderson, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 43.7 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Henderson, North Carolina and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Henderson, North Carolina to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, North Carolina & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Henderson, North Carolina
36.33°N, 78.40°W
America/New_York
154m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 618.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM