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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
94.59 mi
02h 02m
Flight
83.23 mi
133.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.23 mi
Kilometers
133.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.22 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Fri, Oct 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-10-15T21:52
Arrive Laurinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Cameron
NC

Town of the United States

From West Raleigh
47.3 mi
01h 01m
To Laurinburg
47.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
90ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m ยท 3 sec ยท Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m ยท 13 sec ยท Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m ยท 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft ยท 23 sec ยท Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m ยท 3 sec ยท Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    1939 ft ยท 1 min ยท Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m ยท 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft ยท 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi ยท 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft ยท 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18 mi ยท 24 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    5.6 mi ยท 8 min ยท Poindexter Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501

    35 m ยท 2 sec ยท US 15;US 501

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501

    61 m ยท 3 sec ยท US 15;US 501

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    14.4 mi ยท 20 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m ยท 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m ยท 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road

    3 mi ยท 4 min ยท Aberdeen Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1053 ft ยท 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto McColl Road

    1.3 km ยท 58 sec ยท McColl Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North King Street

    1.1 km ยท 2 min ยท North King Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1733 ft ยท 35 sec ยท West Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
68.8 mi ยท 73%
Poindexter Street
5.56 mi ยท 6%
Aberdeen Road
3.18 mi ยท 3%
McColl Road
0.8 mi ยท 1%
North King Street
0.7 mi ยท 1%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi ยท 00h 55m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 01m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from West Raleigh and 47.3 miles from Laurinburg.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

21 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

45 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 83.23 mi (133.94 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
Laurinburg

#2 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L ยท about $12.54
Round trip
$25.08
6.68 gal ยท 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $12.54 $25.08
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.72 $19.10 $38.20

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Laurinburg. The current time is 21:52:09.

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.