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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Gibsonville, NC is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
61.68 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.68 mi
Kilometers
99.26 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-10-15T17:50
Arrive Gibsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From West Raleigh
30.8 mi
00h 38m
To Gibsonville
30.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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.

    52.4 mi · 1 hr · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Elon

    1903 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · University Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westbrook Avenue

    3241 ft · 2 min · Westbrook Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Alamance Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alamance Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springwood Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Springwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burke Street

    960 ft · 27 sec · Burke Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Burke Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Burke Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burke Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
52.4 mi · 85%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 6%
University Drive
2.26 mi · 4%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Alamance Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Westbrook Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

52.4 mi · 01h 00m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 38m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Gibsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from West Raleigh and 30.9 miles from Gibsonville.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 10.2 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.

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Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
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Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
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Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Gibsonville. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.66 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
Gibsonville

#2 Gibsonville

Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States

Population7,397
Coordinates36.1056900, -79.5422500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Gibsonville (-79.54225, 36.10569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.22 $18.44
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.72 $12.47 $24.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Gibsonville. The current time is 17:50:47.

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.