How far is Pleasant Hill, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
57.28 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.2 mi
74.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.2 mi
Kilometers
74.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.28 mi
Kilometers
92.19 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Pleasant Hill
28.1 mi
00h 33m
To West Raleigh
29.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Snow Camp Road

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Snow Camp Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 87

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moores Chapel Cemetery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Moores Chapel Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Petty Road

    593 ft · 19 sec · Petty Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1518 ft · 46 sec · Church Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Raleigh

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-40 East: Raleigh

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    1903 ft · 47 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    933 ft · 24 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Enterprise Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Enterprise Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40 East
15.6 mi · 27%
Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
8.91 mi · 16%
Snow Camp Road
6.21 mi · 11%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 7%
NC 54 East
2.94 mi · 5%
Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-40 East

Merge slight left

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
00h 33m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Hill and Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Pleasant Hill and 29.2 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pleasant Hill and Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 46.2 mi (74.35 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Hill Church Road (-79.481802, 35.873494)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.00
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.00 $16.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.95 $17.89
Premium $4.78 $9.65 $19.30
Diesel $5.62 $11.36 $22.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and West Raleigh. The current time is 04:26:41.

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.