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

The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
65.8 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.8 mi
Kilometers
105.89 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, May 31, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Roseboro
Sun, May 31, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseboro
2026-05-31T07:27
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, May 31, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Roseboro
33.9 mi
00h 37m
To West Raleigh
31.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Roseboro Street

    46 m · 11 sec · East Roseboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North East Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Salemburg Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Salemburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Salemburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · North Salemburg Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spiveys Corner Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Spiveys Corner Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Newton Grove Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Easy Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Easy Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway

    156 m · 8 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  16. 16

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseboro 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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harnett-Dunn Highway
35.4 mi · 54%
North Salemburg Highway
8.71 mi · 13%
Easy Street
4.28 mi · 7%
Spiveys Corner Highway
3.95 mi · 6%
South Salemburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harnett-Dunn Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 37m from Roseboro
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roseboro and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roseboro to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Roseboro and 31.9 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roseboro and Mostly Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 km).

Roseboro

#1 Roseboro

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

Population1,183
Coordinates34.9529500, -78.5086200
Altitude39
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: East Roseboro Street (-78.508732, 34.95322)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.28 $20.55
Premium $4.78 $11.08 $22.17
Diesel $5.62 $13.05 $26.10

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseboro and West Raleigh. The current time is 07:27:10.

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.