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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Fairview, NC is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.56 mi
03h 02m
Flight
114.56 mi
184.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.56 mi
Kilometers
184.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.56 mi
Kilometers
216.56 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Wed, Apr 29, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Wed, Apr 29, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-29T16:23
Arrive Fairview
Wed, Apr 29, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Robbins
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA

From West Raleigh
67.2 mi
01h 31m
To Fairview
67.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    42 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
44.3 mi · 33%
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 31%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 8%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 4%
Monroe Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

42.1 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbins
01h 31m from West Raleigh
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Raleigh and Cloudy near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from West Raleigh and 67.4 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Raleigh and Cloudy near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Robbins

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

34 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

High Point

69 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

73 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 114.56 mi (184.37 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,684
Coordinates35.1384800, -80.5375700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Fairview (-80.53757, 35.13848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.97 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.63
9.5 gal · 35.94 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.81 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.78 $22.70 $45.39
Diesel $5.62 $26.71 $53.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Fairview. The current time is 16:23:37.

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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.