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

The driving distance from Pinebluff, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
72.29 mi
01h 15m
Flight
65.25 mi
105.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.25 mi
Kilometers
105.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.29 mi
Kilometers
116.34 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Pinebluff
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinebluff
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinebluff
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
Sanford
NC

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

From Pinebluff
36.1 mi
00h 37m
To West Raleigh
36.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    20.7 mi · 27 min · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

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

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

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

    136 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pullen Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinebluff 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
69.3 mi · 96%
Western Boulevard
2.24 mi · 3%
Pullen Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
0.13 mi
Enterprise Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 55m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 37m from Pinebluff
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinebluff and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinebluff to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Pinebluff and 36.2 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinebluff and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 65.25 mi (105.01 km).

Pinebluff

#1 Pinebluff

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

Population1,647
Coordinates35.1098800, -79.4722600
Altitude127
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: US 1 (-79.472244, 35.109876)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinebluff and West Raleigh. The current time is 01:15:41.

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.