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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Brogden, NC is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.29 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.18 mi
79.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.18 mi
Kilometers
79.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.63 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brogden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Brogden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Selma
NC

Town of the United States

From West Raleigh
30.6 mi
00h 40m
To Brogden
30.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Mount Olive Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Mount Olive Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Royall Drive

    24 m · 4 sec · Royall Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royall Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
39.6 mi · 65%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10.8 mi · 18%
Old Mount Olive Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Western Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
South Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 40m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Brogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from West Raleigh and 30.6 miles from Brogden.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

1 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

40 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Brogden. Straight-line distance: 49.18 mi (79.14 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 Brogden

Census designated place

Population2,633
Coordinates35.2926600, -78.0344300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Brogden (-78.03443, 35.29266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Brogden. The current time is 02:34:29.

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.