How far is Southern Shores, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Southern Shores, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Shores and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Shores and West Raleigh.
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Start on the route
78 m · 18 sec
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1195 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Duck Road
1.5 mi · 5 min · Duck Road
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Continue on Ocean Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Croatan Highway
14.9 mi · 24 min · North Croatan Highway
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on Washington Baum Bridge
20.7 mi · 28 min · Washington Baum Bridge
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Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
1095 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue
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Continue on East Edenton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street
12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
26 m · 3 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 Southern Shores 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.
Washington Baum Bridge
Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Southern Shores and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Southern Shores to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Southern Shores and 108.1 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Southern Shores and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Shores and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.79 km).
#1 Southern Shores
Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,997 |
| Coordinates | 36.1390500, -75.7315700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.31 | $66.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.93 | $71.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
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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