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

The driving distance from Norwood, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
107.29 mi
02h 00m
Flight
90.75 mi
146.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.75 mi
Kilometers
146.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.67 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Carthage
NC

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

From Norwood
53.5 mi
01h 00m
To West Raleigh
53.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Wadesboro Boulevard

    2184 ft · 43 sec · South Wadesboro Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Julius Chambers Avenue

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Julius Chambers Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.2 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pullen Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Chambers Avenue
41.7 mi · 39%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 23%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 16%
Monroe Street
11.7 mi · 11%
Western Boulevard
2.24 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Chambers Avenue

Continue straight

32.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 00m from Norwood
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwood and 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 Norwood to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Norwood and 53.8 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

19 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

57 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

58 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 90.75 mi (146.04 km).

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#1 Norwood

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,394
Coordinates35.2195900, -80.1189500
Altitude119
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: College Street (-80.11909, 35.21998)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.78 $18.11 $36.22
Diesel $5.62 $21.31 $42.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and West Raleigh. The current time is 00:09:24.

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.