How far is Mar-Mac, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Mar-Mac, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
58.83 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.29 mi
74.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mar-Mac
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mar-Mac
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
Wilsons Mills
NC

Park in the United States of America

From Mar-Mac
29.7 mi
00h 34m
To West Raleigh
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mar-Mac and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mar-Mac and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 26 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 59 sec · Old Grantham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Grantham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Mount Olive Highway

    130 m · 10 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  18. 18

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mar-Mac 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Mount Olive Highway
27.9 mi · 47%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
20.7 mi · 35%
Old Grantham Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsons Mills
00h 34m from Mar-Mac
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Wilsons Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Mar-Mac and 29.1 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mar-Mac and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsons Mills

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

9 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

34 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

39 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mar-Mac and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 46.29 mi (74.5 km).

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#1 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
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: (-78.05478, 35.335797)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mar-Mac and West Raleigh. The current time is 07:00:14.

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.