How far is West Raleigh, NC from Burgaw, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Burgaw, NC is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Burgaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Burgaw.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road
23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right
872 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Dawson Street
2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street
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Take the exit left
1758 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
1054 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto East Bridges Street
1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street
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Turn left onto North Walker Street
94 m · 8 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Burgaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
85.3 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Burgaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Burgaw?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from West Raleigh and 52.9 miles from Burgaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Burgaw.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton Grove.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Fayetteville
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Burgaw. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.8 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Burgaw
City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,127 |
| Coordinates | 34.5521100, -77.9261000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgaw (-77.9261, 34.55211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
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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