How far is Pinehurst, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinehurst and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst and West Raleigh.
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Start on Chinquapin Road
67 m · 9 sec · Chinquapin Road
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1760 ft · 49 sec · Cherokee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Field Road
48 m · 11 sec · Field Road
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Turn left onto Midland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Midland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage
1047 ft · 35 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501: Carthage
20.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 28 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
136 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pullen Road
2294 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Street
13 m · 1 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 Pinehurst 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.
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Clear leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Pinehurst and 33.7 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Pinehurst and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmville.
Cary
Southern Pines
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 61.02 mi (98.2 km).
#1 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 15,752 |
| Coordinates | 35.1954300, -79.4694800 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.12 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
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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