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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Advance, NC is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
119.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
98.31 mi
158.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.31 mi
Kilometers
158.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.19 mi
Kilometers
191.81 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, Apr 14, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-14T19:03
Arrive Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
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
Whitsett
NC

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

From West Raleigh
59.5 mi
01h 12m
To Advance
59.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 801 South: Bermuda Run

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Peoples Creek Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Advance.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 69%
I 40 West
26.4 mi · 22%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Faircloth Street
0.53 mi
NC 801 South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
01h 12m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Advance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from West Raleigh and 59.7 miles from Advance.

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

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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 Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 6.1 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 7.8 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 6 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 Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Advance. Straight-line distance: 98.31 mi (158.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Advance

Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9412500, -80.4092200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Advance. The current time is 19:03:39.

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.