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

The driving distance from Bladenboro, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.2 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.51 mi
139.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.51 mi
Kilometers
139.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.2 mi
Kilometers
162.87 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, May 21, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bladenboro
Fri, May 22, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladenboro
2026-05-21T21:34
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, May 21, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bladenboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wade
NC

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Bladenboro
51.5 mi
00h 52m
To West Raleigh
49.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2695 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albert Street

    25.3 mi · 35 min · Albert Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Dunn, Benson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
34.8 mi · 34%
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 29%
Albert Street
25.3 mi · 25%
Main Street
9.14 mi · 9%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
00h 52m from Bladenboro
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bladenboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Bladenboro and 49.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bladenboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wade, 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 Wade.

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladenboro and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 86.51 mi (139.23 km).

Bladenboro

#1 Bladenboro

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates34.5387800, -78.7875200
Altitude32
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: (-78.78766, 34.53855)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bladenboro and West Raleigh. The current time is 21:34:12.

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.