How far is Eastover, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Eastover, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastover and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastover and West Raleigh.
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Start on Tom Geddie Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Tom Geddie Road
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Turn left onto Middle Road
2665 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto School Street
1083 ft · 50 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Dunn Road
2932 ft · 57 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp right
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
1349 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Saunders Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
1458 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Pullen Road
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Street
13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastover and West Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dunn Road
Merge slight left
26 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Eastover 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 Eastover to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Eastover and 30 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eastover and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benson.
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Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastover and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 48.07 mi (77.36 km).
#1 Eastover
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 35.1000000, -78.8000000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 338,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7868200, -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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