How far is Mayodan, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Mayodan, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayodan and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayodan and West Raleigh.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
33 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Highway Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street
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Continue on West Decatur Street
2249 ft · 44 sec · West Decatur Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
1214 ft · 32 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Academy Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1688 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
645 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
2655 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 South: Greensboro
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North
619 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
1903 ft · 47 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
933 ft · 24 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
803 ft · 21 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
22 m · 2 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 Mayodan 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 40 East
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mayodan and 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 Mayodan to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Mayodan and 60.7 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Mayodan and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Graham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Durham
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayodan and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 84.62 mi (136.18 km).
#1 Mayodan
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.4123600, -79.9669900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.96 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
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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