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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Foscoe, NC is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.53 mi
04h 04m
Flight
175.36 mi
282.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.36 mi
Kilometers
282.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.53 mi
Kilometers
313.06 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 3:12 PM EST
Return by in West Raleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 7:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-11-07T11:08
Arrive Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 3:12 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:00 PM EST
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
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From West Raleigh
97.1 mi
02h 02m
To Foscoe
97.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto NC Highway 105 Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NC Highway 105 South

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 42%
US 421 North
80.7 mi · 41%
I 40 West
18 mi · 9%
NC Highway 105 Extension
8.36 mi · 4%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 2%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 421 North

Merge slight right

79.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
02h 02m from West Raleigh
Leave By
8:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Foscoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from West Raleigh and 97.4 miles from Foscoe.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Foscoe.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

2 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Foscoe. Straight-line distance: 175.36 mi (282.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Foscoe

Foscoe is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1617900, -81.7656600
Altitude927
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Foscoe (-81.76566, 36.16179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.98 L · about $22.75
Round trip
$45.51
13.72 gal · 51.96 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.32 $22.75 $45.51
Mid-grade $3.77 $25.87 $51.74
Premium $4.20 $28.83 $57.67
Diesel $5.47 $37.49 $74.98

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Foscoe. The current time is 11:08:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.