How far is West Raleigh, NC from Matthews, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Matthews, NC is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Matthews.
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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
1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn right onto Western Boulevard West
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn left onto Matthews-Mint Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews-Mint Hill Road
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Continue on East Matthews Street
656 ft · 20 sec · East Matthews Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
1077 ft · 26 sec · North Trade Street
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Turn right onto West John Street
149 m · 19 sec · West John Street
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Turn right onto North Freemont Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Freemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Freemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Matthews.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Matthews?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from West Raleigh and 77.6 miles from Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Raleigh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matthews.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Matthews. Straight-line distance: 124.83 mi (200.89 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 Matthews
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 33,718 |
| Coordinates | 35.1168100, -80.7236800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matthews (-80.72368, 35.11681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.16 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $25.22 | $50.43 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
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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