Kernersville to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.6 miles 134.6 km · straight line
92.8 miles actual route 149.4 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Kernersville from Raleigh?

The distance from Kernersville to Raleigh is 83.6 miles (134.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Kernersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.8 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Kernersville 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 Kernersville to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kernersville & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Kernersville
36.12°N, 80.07°W
America/New_York
308m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 297.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM