How far is West Raleigh, NC from Franklinton, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Franklinton, NC is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Franklinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Franklinton.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
13.8 mi · 19 min · Capital Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Cheatham Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cheatham Street
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Turn right onto West Green Street
925 ft · 23 sec · West Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Franklinton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capital Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
13.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Franklinton?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from West Raleigh and 13.5 miles from Franklinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Wake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Wendell Police Department
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wake Forest.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.63 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 Franklinton
Township in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 36.1018200, -78.4580500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklinton (-78.45805, 36.10182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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