How far is Swansboro, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Swansboro, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
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 Swansboro and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro and West Raleigh.
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Start on South Water Street
12 m · 7 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard
3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
1349 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Saunders Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
1458 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Pullen Road
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
62 m · 7 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 Swansboro 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.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Swansboro 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 Swansboro to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Swansboro and 71 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swansboro and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansboro and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 115.61 mi (186.06 km).
#1 Swansboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,394 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.1191200 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.81 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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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