How far is West Raleigh, NC from East Rockingham, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to East Rockingham, NC is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
96.23 mi
01h 58m
Flight
86.23 mi
138.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.23 mi
Kilometers
154.87 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Cameron
NC

Town of the United States

From West Raleigh
48.1 mi
00h 59m
To East Rockingham
48.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and East Rockingham.

  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 · 5 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

    1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Long Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Long Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Edward Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
93.3 mi · 97%
North Long Drive
2.19 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
0.08 mi
Western Boulevard West
0.08 mi
Enterprise Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 59m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to East Rockingham?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from West Raleigh and 48.1 miles from East Rockingham.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

45 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

64 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and East Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 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 East Rockingham

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population3,736
Coordinates34.9182100, -79.7625600
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: East Rockingham (-79.76256, 34.91821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.43 $26.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.78 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.62 $19.07 $38.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and East Rockingham. The current time is 06:52:23.

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.