How far is Swannanoa, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Swannanoa, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swannanoa and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swannanoa and West Raleigh.
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Start on Rider Lane
26 m · 11 sec · Rider Lane
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Turn left onto Asheville Road
938 ft · 33 sec · Asheville Road
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Continue on Asheville Road
93 m · 13 sec · Asheville Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
141 m · 14 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Patton Cove Road
2123 ft · 1 min · Patton Cove Road
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Take the ramp left
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 53 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 Swannanoa 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.
Patton Cove Road
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 53m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Bermuda Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Swannanoa and 118.1 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Swannanoa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Bermuda Run
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 Bermuda Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swannanoa and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 210.04 mi (338.02 km).
#1 Swannanoa
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,576 |
| Coordinates | 35.5978900, -82.3998400 |
| Altitude | 670 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.80 | $73.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.74 | $93.47 |
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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