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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Broadway, NC is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
126.67 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.91 mi
165.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.67 mi
Kilometers
203.86 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadway
Mon, Apr 20, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Mon, Apr 20, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-20T04:04
Arrive Broadway
Mon, Apr 20, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Vander
NC

Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina

From West Raleigh
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To Broadway
63.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    872 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Dawson Street

    2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Saunders Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1758 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Carthage Road

    1184 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Carthage Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Carthage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Water Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Water Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    129 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    948 ft · 28 sec · West 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Apple Street

    546 ft · 15 sec · Apple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1947 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway North

  33. 33

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Grist Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Braswell Road

    100 m · 17 sec · Braswell Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Old Stake Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Stake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
62.2 mi · 49%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 11%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.9 mi · 10%
American Indian Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
Andrew Jackson Highway
9.74 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vander
01h 19m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Broadway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Vander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from West Raleigh and 63.3 miles from Broadway.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vander

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

9 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

57 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

73 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Cary

84 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Broadway. Straight-line distance: 102.91 mi (165.62 km).

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#1 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broadway

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,295
Coordinates34.3060000, -78.8597500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Broadway (-78.85975, 34.306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.41
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.71 $35.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $4.78 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.62 $25.14 $50.28

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Broadway. The current time is 04:04:55.

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.