How far is Long View, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Long View, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
109.12 mi
01h 54m
Flight
94.31 mi
151.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.31 mi
Kilometers
151.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.12 mi
Kilometers
175.61 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, May 21, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Long View
Fri, May 22, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long View
2026-05-21T21:33
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, May 21, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long View
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 Long View
60.1 mi
00h 57m
To West Raleigh
49 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long View and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Horsebranch Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Horsebranch Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mary Slocum Road Southwest

    565 ft · 14 sec · Mary Slocum Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Charlotte Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Charlotte Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mary Slocum Road Northeast

    118 m · 9 sec · Mary Slocum Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Mary Slocum Road Northeast

    2996 ft · 1 min · Mary Slocum Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Anderson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Anderson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  14. 14

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long View 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Road
93.8 mi · 86%
Horsebranch Road
7.83 mi · 7%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Mary Slocum Road Northeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Road

Merge slight left

76.8 mi · 01h 22m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
00h 57m from Long View
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long View and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long View to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 60.1 miles from Long View and 49 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long View and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Long View and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 94.31 mi (151.77 km).

Long View

#1 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
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: NC 11 (-78.201341, 34.474104)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.78 $18.40 $36.79
Diesel $5.62 $21.65 $43.30

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Long View and West Raleigh. The current time is 21:33:24.

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.