How far is West Raleigh, NC from Manteo, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Manteo, NC is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Manteo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Manteo.
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Start on Enterprise Street
964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on West Peace Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street
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Turn left onto Capital Boulevard
808 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
1145 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
22.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto S US Highway 64
1.5 mi · 3 min · S US Highway 64
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · N US Highway 64
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Manteo.
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 87 North
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Manteo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Manteo?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Everetts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from West Raleigh and 95.8 miles from Manteo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Manteo.
Stop Ideas Near Everetts
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Williamston Town Hall
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everetts.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Manteo. Straight-line distance: 167.56 mi (269.66 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 Manteo
Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 35.9082300, -75.6757300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manteo (-75.67573, 35.90823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.90 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
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 31, 2026
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