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

The driving distance from Weddington, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.47 mi
02h 51m
Flight
129.36 mi
208.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.36 mi
Kilometers
208.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.47 mi
Kilometers
245.37 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 6:35 PM EST
Return by in Weddington
Sun, Nov 8, 9:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weddington
2026-11-08T15:43
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 6:35 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weddington
9:30 PM EST
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
Hoffman
NC

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

From Weddington
78.4 mi
01h 25m
To West Raleigh
74.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 PM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weddington Road

    563 ft · 44 sec · Weddington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Weddington Road

    746 ft · 13 sec · Weddington Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weddington Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Dickerson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 55 min

  24. 24

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

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

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

    136 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pullen Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weddington 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
91.9 mi · 60%
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Weddington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
West Roosevelt Boulevard
5.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 55m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman
01h 25m from Weddington
Leave By
12:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weddington 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 Weddington to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Weddington and 74.1 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weddington and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

70 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weddington and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 129.36 mi (208.19 km).

Weddington

#1 Weddington

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population11,389
Coordinates35.0223700, -80.7609000
Altitude222
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: (-80.760858, 35.022376)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $17.70
Round trip
$35.40
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.29 $17.70 $35.40
Mid-grade $3.75 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.18 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.45 $29.33 $58.65

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Weddington and West Raleigh. The current time is 15:43:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.