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

The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.52 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82.13 mi
132.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.52 mi
Kilometers
171.42 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-16T02:04
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Wade
NC

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

From Pembroke
53.4 mi
00h 54m
To West Raleigh
53.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    905 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  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 Pembroke 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Country Club Road
69.3 mi · 65%
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 28%
West 3rd Street
3.75 mi · 4%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Country Club Road

Merge slight left

63.2 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
00h 54m from Pembroke
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke 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 Pembroke to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Pembroke and 53.1 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 82.13 mi (132.17 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
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: Vance Street (-79.194893, 34.68006)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.78 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $5.62 $21.15 $42.29

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and West Raleigh. The current time is 02:04:16.

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.