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

The driving distance from Broadway, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 10:38 AM EST
Return by in Broadway
Tue, Nov 10, 11:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-11-10T09:52
Arrive West Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 10:38 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Broadway
21.3 mi
00h 23m
To West Raleigh
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Broadway Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avents Ferry Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Avents Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Corinth Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Corinth Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Highway 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Old US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Raleigh

    768 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pullen Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 51%
Avents Ferry Road
8.88 mi · 23%
Corinth Road
5.07 mi · 13%
Old US Highway 1
3.26 mi · 8%
Western Boulevard
2.24 mi · 6%
Broadway Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

19.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 23m from Broadway
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Broadway and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Broadway and 17.3 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Broadway and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Holly Springs Town Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Holly Springs Town Hall

Holly Springs , NC
128 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City government office,Local government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

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Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
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Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broadway

Broadway is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4579300, -79.0530800
Altitude144
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: North Main Street (-79.053155, 35.457912)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $3.73 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $4.16 $5.66 $11.31
Diesel $5.44 $7.40 $14.80

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and West Raleigh. The current time is 09:52:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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