How far is Four Oaks, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Four Oaks, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.08 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.12 mi
43.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.08 mi
Kilometers
59.67 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Mon, Apr 20, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Oaks
2026-04-20T07:53
Arrive West Raleigh
Mon, Apr 20, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Four Oaks
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Four Oaks
17 mi
00h 21m
To West Raleigh
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Oaks and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wellons Street

    100 m · 12 sec · East Wellons Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Baker Street

    2174 ft · 57 sec · North Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hatcher Street

    2318 ft · 1 min · East Hatcher Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Black Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lassiter Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  12. 12

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lassiter Road
24.9 mi · 67%
Black Creek Road
2.32 mi · 6%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 3%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 2%
East Hatcher Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lassiter Road

Keep slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 21m from Four Oaks
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Four Oaks and 20 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Four Oaks and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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 Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Oaks and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 km).

Four Oaks

#1 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
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: East Wellons Street (-78.426955, 35.444888)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.78 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $5.62 $7.37 $14.73

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Oaks and West Raleigh. The current time is 07:53:35.

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.