How far is Andrews, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Andrews, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.56 mi
05h 34m
Flight
293.04 mi
471.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.04 mi
Kilometers
471.61 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.56 mi
Kilometers
544.86 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, May 13, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive West Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookford
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Andrews
168.6 mi
02h 47m
To West Raleigh
169.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andrews Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Boiling Springs as the closest live forecast in the Cherokee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andrews and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Business 19

    1 mi · 2 min · Business 19

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Bryson City

    814 ft · 13 sec · Business 19

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 19

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US 19

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  7. 7

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    1903 ft · 48 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    933 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    803 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Enterprise Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Enterprise Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
261 mi · 77%
US Highway 19
9.87 mi · 3%
US 19
6.91 mi · 2%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi
Business 19
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

184 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookford
02h 47m from Andrews
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andrews and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andrews to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Andrews and 169.9 miles from West Raleigh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Andrews and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Brookford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookford.

RAIL

Gastonia

51 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

70 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

80 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 293.04 mi (471.61 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates35.2017500, -83.8240700
Altitude542
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-83.824006, 35.201778)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $47.33
Round trip
$94.67
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $47.33 $94.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $52.93 $105.85
Premium $4.78 $57.10 $114.19
Diesel $5.62 $67.21 $134.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and West Raleigh. The current time is 21:01:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.