How far is Siler City, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Siler City, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chatham County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Siler City and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siler City and West Raleigh.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
741 ft · 24 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
11.7 mi · 17 min · East 11th Street
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
2623 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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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 Siler City and West Raleigh.
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.
East 11th Street
Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Siler City and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Siler City to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Siler City and 24.4 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Siler City and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Fearrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Holly Springs Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fearrington.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Siler City and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.38 km).
#1 Siler City
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.7234700, -79.4622400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.14 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
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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