How far is Weldon, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Weldon, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weldon and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weldon and West Raleigh.
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Start on East 2nd Street
130 m · 17 sec · East 2nd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West 2nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Take the exit left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
1095 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue
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Continue on East Edenton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street
12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
26 m · 3 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 · 3 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 Weldon and West Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 West
Merge slight right
43.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Weldon and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weldon to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Weldon and 46.5 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Weldon and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weldon and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 74.25 mi (119.5 km).
#1 Weldon
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 36.4271000, -77.5955300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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