How far is West Raleigh, NC from Hemby Bridge, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Hemby Bridge, NC is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.06 mi
03h 10m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.06 mi
Kilometers
241.5 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemby Bridge
Tue, May 5, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, May 5, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-05T09:16
Arrive Hemby Bridge
Tue, May 5, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinebluff
NC

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

From West Raleigh
75 mi
01h 35m
To Hemby Bridge
75.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Hemby Bridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail

    1678 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Indian Trail Fairview Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail Fairview Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
94.1 mi · 63%
Monroe Expressway
16.5 mi · 11%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.92 mi · 2%
East Marshville Boulevard
2.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinebluff
01h 35m from West Raleigh
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Hemby Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Hemby Bridge?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Pinebluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from West Raleigh and 75.1 miles from Hemby Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinebluff

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

10 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

33 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

77 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Hemby Bridge. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.45 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
Hemby Bridge

#2 Hemby Bridge

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

Population1,846
Coordinates35.1037100, -80.6279800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Hemby Bridge (-80.62798, 35.10371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Hemby Bridge. The current time is 09:16:06.

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.