How far is Myrtle Grove, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Grove, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.61 mi
02h 13m
Flight
122.45 mi
197.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.45 mi
Kilometers
197.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.61 mi
Kilometers
218.24 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Grove
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Grove
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
Turkey
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Myrtle Grove
68 mi
01h 06m
To West Raleigh
67.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Myrtle Grove and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Piner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Piner Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    94 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South College Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · South College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  8. 8

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Grove and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
122 mi · 90%
South College Road
9.29 mi · 7%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Piner Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turkey
01h 06m from Myrtle Grove
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Myrtle Grove and 67.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Grove and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Turkey

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

48 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

61 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

61 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

64 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Grove and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 122.45 mi (197.06 km).

Myrtle Grove

#1 Myrtle Grove

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population8,875
Coordinates34.1346200, -77.8816500
Altitude8
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: Piner Road (-77.881651, 34.134618)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.87
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.93 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.17 $42.34
Premium $4.78 $22.84 $45.68
Diesel $5.62 $26.88 $53.77

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 Myrtle Grove and West Raleigh. The current time is 03:31:49.

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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.