How far is Stony Point, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Stony Point, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Point and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Point and West Raleigh.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Ruritan Park Road
1011 ft · 46 sec · Ruritan Park Road
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
946 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Smith Farm Road
1461 ft · 1 min · Smith Farm Road
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Front Street
952 ft · 16 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left
872 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
1903 ft · 47 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
933 ft · 24 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
803 ft · 21 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
22 m · 2 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 Stony Point 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.
West Front Street
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Stony Point and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stony Point to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Stony Point and 77.4 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stony Point and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Point and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 133.63 mi (215.05 km).
#1 Stony Point
Stony Point is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8634700, -81.0473000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.26 | $17.76 | $35.51 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
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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