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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Marshville, NC is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.89 mi
02h 46m
Flight
110.66 mi
178.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.66 mi
Kilometers
178.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.89 mi
Kilometers
210.65 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshville
Sat, May 30, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sat, May 30, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Marshville
Sat, May 30, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southern Pines
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From West Raleigh
65.4 mi
01h 23m
To Marshville
65.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2799 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Cross Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
94.1 mi · 72%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 12%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 2%
East Caswell Street
2.38 mi · 2%
East Green Street
0.95 mi · 1%
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 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Pines
01h 23m from West Raleigh
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 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?

Southern Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from West Raleigh and 65.5 miles from Marshville.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshville.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Pines

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Marshville. Straight-line distance: 110.66 mi (178.09 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
Marshville

#2 Marshville

Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,835
Coordinates34.9884900, -80.3670100
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Marshville (-80.36701, 34.98849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Marshville. The current time is 09:53:49.

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.