How far is Lumberton, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
96.62 mi
01h 37m
Flight
83.07 mi
133.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.07 mi
Kilometers
133.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.49 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lumberton
Wed, Sep 23, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-09-23T12:23
Arrive West Raleigh
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Godwin
NC

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Lumberton
48.5 mi
00h 48m
To West Raleigh
48.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    1063 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 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 Lumberton 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capuano Street
61.7 mi · 64%
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 31%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
Carthage Road
1.05 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capuano Street

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godwin
00h 48m from Lumberton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lumberton 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 Lumberton to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Lumberton and 48.2 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lumberton and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Godwin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Godwin, 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 Godwin.

RAIL

Fayetteville

26 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

50 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

62 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Cary

64 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 83.07 mi (133.69 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

County seat in North Carolina

Population20,239
Coordinates34.6183400, -79.0104500
Altitude39
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: North Water Street (-79.010293, 34.618338)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.15
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $14.08 $28.15
Mid-grade $4.57 $15.59 $31.19
Premium $4.98 $16.97 $33.94
Diesel $6.23 $21.26 $42.52

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumberton and West Raleigh. The current time is 12:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.