How far is Raeford, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Raeford, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raeford and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raeford and West Raleigh.
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Start on West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
18 mi · 24 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 55 min
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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 Raeford and West Raleigh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Sandhills Boulevard
Merge slight left
48 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raeford to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 43.3 miles from Raeford and 42.7 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 64 mi (103 km).
#1 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.96 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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