How far is West Raleigh, NC from Green Level, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Green Level, NC is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.29 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.51 mi
71.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.51 mi
Kilometers
71.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From West Raleigh
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To Green Level
26.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Green Level.

  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.

    40.7 mi · 47 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Trollingwood Road

    1328 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Trollingwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Wilkins Road

    2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bason Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Bason Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roxboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 32 sec · Hilldale Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
40.7 mi · 78%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 7%
Stone Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Roxboro Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

40.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
00h 34m from West Raleigh
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Green Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Green Level?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from West Raleigh and 26.2 miles from Green Level.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

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 Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 6 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 7.5 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 6.3 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 7.5 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 Carrboro.

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Green Level. Straight-line distance: 44.51 mi (71.63 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
Green Level

#2 Green Level

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

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Green Level (-79.34419, 36.12097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Green Level. The current time is 02:16:45.

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.