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

The driving distance from Stedman, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
69.21 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.46 mi
86.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.21 mi
Kilometers
111.38 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Fri, May 22, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Stedman
Fri, May 22, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stedman
2026-05-22T01:56
Arrive West Raleigh
Fri, May 22, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stedman
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 Stedman
32.6 mi
00h 35m
To West Raleigh
36.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Road

    150 m · 14 sec · Clinton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road

    1316 ft · 28 sec · Wade-Stedman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1571 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 West

    93 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1896 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wade-Stedman Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wade-Stedman Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Goldsboro Road

    1723 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wade-Stedman Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Wade-Stedman Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 22 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 Stedman and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wade-Stedman Road
30.2 mi · 44%
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 43%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Goldsboro Road
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Wade-Stedman Road

Merge slight left

18.9 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 35m from Stedman
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stedman 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 Stedman to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 32.6 miles from Stedman and 36.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stedman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Stedman and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.03 km).

Stedman

#1 Stedman

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

Population1,082
Coordinates35.0135000, -78.6939100
Altitude38
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: Clinton Road (-78.69385, 35.013595)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Stedman and West Raleigh. The current time is 01:56:10.

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.