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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Fremont, NC is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
58.5 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.13 mi
67.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.15 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Middlesex
NC

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

From West Raleigh
29.2 mi
00h 34m
To Fremont
29.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1218 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Wilson Street

    2 m · 1 sec · North Wilson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wilson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
50.6 mi · 87%
Capital Boulevard
2.99 mi · 5%
I 440 East
2.6 mi · 4%
West Peace Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Clark Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Enterprise Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 34m from West Raleigh
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from West Raleigh and 29.3 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 42.13 mi (67.8 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
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#2 Fremont

Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,264
Coordinates35.5454400, -77.9747100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Fremont (-77.97471, 35.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.32
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.16 $16.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $4.78 $9.84 $19.69
Diesel $5.62 $11.59 $23.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Fremont. The current time is 22:49:14.

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.