How far is Nashville, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Nashville, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and West Raleigh.
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Start on North Alston Street
12 m · 7 sec · North Alston Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp left
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
1095 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue
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Continue on East Edenton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street
12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Street
13 m · 1 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 Nashville and West Raleigh.
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.
West Washington Street
Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Nashville and 24.7 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 41.19 mi (66.29 km).
#1 Nashville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 35.9746000, -77.9655400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.24 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $3.68 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Premium | $4.12 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
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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