How far is Oak Ridge, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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 Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and West Raleigh.
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Start on the route
43 m ยท 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Oak Ridge Road
47 m ยท 7 sec ยท Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 68
6.9 mi ยท 10 min ยท State Highway 68
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East, US 421 South: Greensboro
1400 ft ยท 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi ยท 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi ยท 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi ยท 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi ยท 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi ยท 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft ยท 1 min ยท Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
1903 ft ยท 47 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
22 m ยท 2 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
933 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m ยท 1 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
803 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m ยท 1 sec ยท Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2775 ft ยท 1 min ยท Hillsborough Street
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
22 m ยท 2 sec ยท Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Ridge 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
Keep slight left
36.8 mi ยท 00h 43m
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 Oak Ridge and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Oak Ridge and 46.7 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Ridge and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
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 Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 78.75 mi (126.74 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 36.1734700, -79.9889300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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 ยท Aug 19, 2026
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