How far is West Raleigh, NC from Edenton, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Edenton, NC is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Edenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Edenton.
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Start on Enterprise Street
964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on West Peace Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street
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Turn left onto Capital Boulevard
808 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
1145 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue
2619 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1144 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
131 m · 21 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Edenton.
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 87 North
Keep slight left
80 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Edenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Edenton?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Tarboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from West Raleigh and 69.8 miles from Edenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Edenton.
Stop Ideas Near Tarboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Rocky Mount Public Utilities
Hammond & City Hall - Westbound
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarboro.
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Edenton. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 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 Edenton
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.0579400, -76.6077200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edenton (-76.60772, 36.05794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
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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