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

The driving distance from Plymouth, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
124.99 mi
02h 00m
Flight
107.44 mi
172.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.44 mi
Kilometers
172.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.99 mi
Kilometers
201.15 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Rocky Mount
NC

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

From Plymouth
61.6 mi
01h 00m
To West Raleigh
63.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Plymouth and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    621 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto U.S. Highway 64 West

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 West

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 64 West

    17.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 64 West

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Edenton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hillsborough Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 64 West
112 mi · 90%
New Bern Avenue
2.61 mi · 2%
U.S. Highway 64 West
2.02 mi · 2%
East Edenton Street
1.52 mi · 1%
I-440 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 64 West

Continue straight

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
01h 00m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Plymouth and 63.4 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

1 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

26 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

52 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

63 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.9 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,332
Coordinates35.8668300, -76.7485600
Altitude4
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: (-76.748469, 35.866866)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.94
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.47 $34.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.53 $39.06
Premium $4.78 $21.07 $42.14
Diesel $5.62 $24.80 $49.60

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 Plymouth and West Raleigh. The current time is 05:18:29.

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.