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

The driving distance from Ogden, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
130.45 mi
02h 02m
Flight
115.05 mi
185.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.05 mi
Kilometers
185.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.45 mi
Kilometers
209.94 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Ogden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive West Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Ogden
64.2 mi
01h 01m
To West Raleigh
66.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayshore Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Cutoff Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Military Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  12. 12

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogden 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
118 mi · 91%
Military Cutoff Road
1.58 mi · 1%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
1.54 mi · 1%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
NC 140 West
0.92 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

103 mi · 01h 51m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
01h 01m from Ogden
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ogden 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 Ogden to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Ogden and 66.3 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogden and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 115.05 mi (185.15 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,766
Coordinates34.2723900, -77.8185900
Altitude14
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: (-77.818494, 34.272321)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and West Raleigh. The current time is 01:56:33.

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.