How far is West Raleigh, NC from Enfield, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Enfield, NC is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
73.55 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62.05 mi
99.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.37 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Sat, May 30, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-30T13:39
Arrive Enfield
Sat, May 30, 3:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Spring Hope
NC

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

From West Raleigh
36.7 mi
00h 44m
To Enfield
36.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Enfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Peace Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capital Boulevard

    808 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1145 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 481: Enfield, Greenview

    1077 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
44.6 mi · 61%
I 95 North
15.7 mi · 21%
Capital Boulevard
2.99 mi · 4%
I 440 East
2.6 mi · 4%
West Peace Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Clark Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hope
00h 44m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Partly Cloudy near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Enfield?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from West Raleigh and 36.8 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Partly Cloudy near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

28 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

31 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 62.05 mi (99.86 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
Enfield

#2 Enfield

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,260
Coordinates36.1809900, -77.6666400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Enfield (-77.66664, 36.18099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Enfield. The current time is 13:39:33.

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.