How far is Wendell, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Wendell, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendell and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and West Raleigh.
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Start on East 3rd Street
1445 ft · 49 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Wendell Falls Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wendell Falls Parkway
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Continue on Richardson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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Continue on Wendell Falls Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wendell Falls Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, US 64 West, US 264 West: Raleigh
1777 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 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 · 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 Wendell and West Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 87 South
Merge slight left
7.56 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wendell 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 Wendell to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Wendell and 11.2 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wendell and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).
#1 Wendell
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,387 |
| Coordinates | 35.7809900, -78.3697200 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.12 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
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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