How far is Fort Bragg, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 15m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and West Raleigh.
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Start on Normandy Drive
84 m · 10 sec · Normandy Drive
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Turn left onto All American Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · All American Parkway
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Turn right onto Longstreet Road
2685 ft · 1 min · Longstreet Road
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Turn left onto Rock Merritt Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rock Merritt Avenue
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Turn slight right
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lillington Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Lillington Highway
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 16 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
9 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Raleigh Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Raleigh Street
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Continue on North Carolina Highway 55
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Carolina Highway 55
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1.9 mi · 3 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 Fort Bragg 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.
Fayetteville Road
Continue on Fayetteville Road
9.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Bragg and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Fort Bragg and 45.4 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Bragg and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Lillington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Coats Town Hall
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lillington.
Fayetteville
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.42 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
| Population | 29,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1390000, -79.0060300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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