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

The driving distance from Stanfield, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
123.57 mi
02h 19m
Flight
106.27 mi
171.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.57 mi
Kilometers
198.87 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Stanfield
Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanfield
2026-05-23T08:22
Arrive West Raleigh
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carthage
NC

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

From Stanfield
61.7 mi
01h 09m
To West Raleigh
61.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stanly Street

    1 m · 5 sec · West Stanly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road

    2058 ft · 57 sec · North Love Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    16.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pullen Road

    2294 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 Stanfield and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 34%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 20%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 14%
East Main Street
16.9 mi · 14%
Monroe Street
11.7 mi · 10%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 09m from Stanfield
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stanfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Stanfield and 61.8 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Stanfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

19 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

57 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

58 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanfield and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 106.27 mi (171.03 km).

Stanfield

#1 Stanfield

Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,552
Coordinates35.2334800, -80.4270100
Altitude185
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: North Love Chapel Road (-80.426994, 35.233477)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.78 $20.83 $41.66
Diesel $5.62 $24.52 $49.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanfield and West Raleigh. The current time is 08:22:43.

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.