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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Foxfire, NC is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.61 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.27 mi
106.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.27 mi
Kilometers
106.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foxfire
Mon, May 4, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Mon, May 4, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-04T12:31
Arrive Foxfire
Mon, May 4, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Sanford
NC

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

From West Raleigh
37.3 mi
00h 49m
To Foxfire
37.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NC 73

    7.5 mi · 13 min · NC 73

  14. 14

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · NC 211 Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hoffman Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hoffman Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hoffman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
44.3 mi · 59%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 14%
NC 73
7.5 mi · 10%
Hoffman Road
3.72 mi · 5%
NC 211 Highway
1.1 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 48m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 49m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Foxfire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from West Raleigh and 37.3 miles from Foxfire.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Foxfire. Straight-line distance: 66.27 mi (106.65 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 Foxfire

Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,061
Coordinates35.1754300, -79.5714300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Foxfire (-79.57143, 35.17543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.83
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.42 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.65 $23.30
Premium $4.78 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.62 $14.79 $29.58

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Foxfire. The current time is 12:31:05.

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.