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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.95 mi
01h 59m
Flight
94.95 mi
152.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.95 mi
Kilometers
152.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.95 mi
Kilometers
170.51 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burgaw
Tue, Jun 2, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, Jun 2, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-06-02T12:12
Arrive Burgaw
Tue, Jun 2, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Newton Grove
NC

Township in Sampson County, North Carolina

From West Raleigh
53 mi
00h 59m
To Burgaw
52.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

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.

  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

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

    1054 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Bridges Street

    1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    94 m · 8 sec · North Walker Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
85.3 mi · 81%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.9 mi · 12%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton Grove
00h 59m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

38 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

53 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

64 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Burgaw. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.8 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
Burgaw

#2 Burgaw

City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,127
Coordinates34.5521100, -77.9261000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Burgaw (-77.9261, 34.55211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Burgaw. The current time is 12:12:33.

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.