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

The driving distance from Wentworth, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.08 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.11 mi
120.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.08 mi
Kilometers
159.45 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Mon, May 25, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Wentworth
Mon, May 25, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentworth
2026-05-25T00:31
Arrive West Raleigh
Mon, May 25, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentworth
9:30 PM EDT
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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Wentworth
44.1 mi
00h 51m
To West Raleigh
55 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hancock Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Hancock Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    5.8 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 29 BUS South, NC 87 South: Greensboro

    1049 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Freeway Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Barnes Street

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Barnes Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1207 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    1903 ft · 48 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    933 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    803 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Enterprise Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Enterprise Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentworth 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 31%
Barnes Street
19.3 mi · 19%
Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 14%
Freeway Drive
5.71 mi · 6%
West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 5%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
00h 51m from Wentworth
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentworth to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Wentworth and 55 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentworth and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.87 km).

Wentworth

#1 Wentworth

Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina

Population2,734
Coordinates36.4001400, -79.7744800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Hancock Road (-79.774436, 36.400097)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.46 $30.91
Premium $4.78 $16.68 $33.35
Diesel $5.62 $19.63 $39.26

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentworth and West Raleigh. The current time is 00:31:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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