How far is West Raleigh, NC from Hazelwood, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Hazelwood, NC is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Hazelwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Hazelwood.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Hillsborough Street
2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Waynesville
787 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hyatt Creek Road
74 m · 4 sec · Hyatt Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyatt Creek Road
1184 ft · 29 sec · Hyatt Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2165 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Allens Creek Road
13 m · 1 sec · Allens Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allens Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Hazelwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Hazelwood?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from West Raleigh and 138.1 miles from Hazelwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 244.71 mi (393.83 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 Hazelwood
Hazelwood is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4687100, -83.0040300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazelwood (-83.00403, 35.46871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $3.35 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $41.10 | $82.19 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $53.31 | $106.63 |
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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