How far is West Raleigh, NC from Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Lake Waccamaw, NC is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Lake Waccamaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Lake Waccamaw.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road
23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right
872 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Dawson Street
2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street
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Take the exit left
1758 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 53, NC 210: Fayetteville
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Creek Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
23.7 mi · 33 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto James B White Highway
881 ft · 15 sec · James B White Highway
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue straight
675 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Chauncey Town Road
6 m · 1 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chauncey Town Road
2216 ft · 50 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sam Potts Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sam Potts Highway
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Turn right onto Pecan Lane
1064 ft · 48 sec · Pecan Lane
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Lake Waccamaw.
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.
I-95 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Lake Waccamaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Lake Waccamaw?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Vander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from West Raleigh and 64.4 miles from Lake Waccamaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Lake Waccamaw.
Stop Ideas Near Vander
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 Vander.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
Selma–Smithfield
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Lake Waccamaw. Straight-line distance: 101.84 mi (163.89 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 Lake Waccamaw
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 34.3190600, -78.5000100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Waccamaw (-78.50001, 34.31906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.96 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
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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