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

The driving distance from Edenton, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.94 mi
02h 16m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.59 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Edenton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.94 mi
Kilometers
225.21 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Edenton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edenton
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edenton
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
Tarboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Edenton
69.2 mi
01h 08m
To West Raleigh
70.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    630 ft · 33 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    131 m · 23 sec · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1144 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Albemarle Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway

    35.2 mi · 45 min · Ocean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Edenton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hillsborough Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edenton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway
130 mi · 93%
New Bern Avenue
2.61 mi · 2%
West Albemarle Street
1.73 mi · 1%
East Edenton Street
1.52 mi · 1%
I-440 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Highway

Continue straight

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarboro
01h 08m from Edenton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edenton 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 Edenton to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Tarboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Edenton and 70.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tarboro

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 Tarboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Rocky Mount Public Utilities

Rocky Mount , NC
331 S Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Rating 1.3/5 39 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Hammond & City Hall - Westbound

Rocky Mount , NC
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

24 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

35 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Wilson

39 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

69 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edenton and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).

Edenton

#1 Edenton

Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,567
Coordinates36.0579400, -76.6077200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-76.607683, 36.057932)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edenton and West Raleigh. The current time is 07:26:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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