How far is West Raleigh, NC from Elizabeth City, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Elizabeth City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Elizabeth City.
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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
40 mi · 50 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Providence Road
783 ft · 34 sec · Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Elizabeth City.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Elizabeth City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Elizabeth City?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from West Raleigh and 83.3 miles from Elizabeth City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Elizabeth City.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Town of Tarboro
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 139.29 mi (224.16 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 Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
| Population | 17,988 |
| Coordinates | 36.2946000, -76.2510500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth City (-76.25105, 36.2946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.61 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.07 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $32.91 | $65.81 |
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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