How far is Half Moon, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Half Moon, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.61 mi
01h 57m
Flight
94.97 mi
152.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.61 mi
Kilometers
184.45 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Half Moon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Half Moon
2026-04-16T12:58
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Half Moon
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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Half Moon
57.5 mi
00h 58m
To West Raleigh
57.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramsey Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Ramsey Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  11. 11

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Half Moon and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
80.4 mi · 70%
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 18%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 mi · 6%
Richlands Highway
2.19 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
East Franck Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
00h 58m from Half Moon
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Half Moon and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Half Moon to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Half Moon and 57.1 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Half Moon and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Faison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 94.97 mi (152.84 km).

Half Moon

#1 Half Moon

Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population8,352
Coordinates34.8260000, -77.4594100
Altitude9
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: Ramsey Road (-77.459417, 34.826069)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Half Moon and West Raleigh. The current time is 12:58:39.

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.