How far is Oxford, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Oxford, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 58m.
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 Granville County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and West Raleigh.
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Start on Hillsboro Street
1263 ft · 28 sec · Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto Lewis Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Street
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20 mi · 30 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Oberlin Road
2 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Road
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
85 m · 13 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
964 ft · 33 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 Oxford and West Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
20 mi · 00h 30m
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 Oxford and Mostly Clear near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Creedmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Oxford and 29.9 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Clear near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Creedmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creedmoor.
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.62 km).
#1 Oxford
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.3107000, -78.5908300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.68 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Premium | $4.12 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
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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