How far is Red Springs, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Red Springs, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
91.7 mi
01h 39m
Flight
73.24 mi
117.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.24 mi
Kilometers
117.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.7 mi
Kilometers
147.58 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Springs
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive West Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Springs
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
Godwin
NC

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

From Red Springs
46 mi
00h 49m
To West Raleigh
45.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Springs and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    37 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    61 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1273 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chicken Foot Road

    1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Springs 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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
39.2 mi · 43%
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 32%
North Fayetteville Street
6.19 mi · 7%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 44m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godwin
00h 49m from Red Springs
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Springs 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 Red Springs to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Red Springs and 45.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Springs and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Godwin

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

26 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

50 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

62 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Cary

64 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Springs and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 73.24 mi (117.87 km).

Red Springs

#1 Red Springs

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

Population3,237
Coordinates34.8151600, -79.1830900
Altitude62
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: 4th Avenue (-79.183087, 34.815169)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Springs and West Raleigh. The current time is 22:28:30.

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.