How far is Hope Mills, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Hope Mills and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and West Raleigh.
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Start on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Chicken Foot Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 44 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 Hope Mills and West Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 37.8 miles from Hope Mills and 37.5 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hope Mills 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.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).
#1 Hope Mills
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 34.9704400, -78.9453100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.61 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.07 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
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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