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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Maxton, NC is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
100.58 mi
02h 09m
Flight
82.3 mi
132.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.3 mi
Kilometers
132.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maxton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Maxton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
50.3 mi
01h 04m
To Maxton
50.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street

  14. 14

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

    35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501

    61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto McFarland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highland Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Highway

    3024 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Dr M L King Jr Drive

    702 ft · 12 sec · West Dr M L King Jr Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on West Dr M L King Drive

    112 m · 6 sec · West Dr M L King Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    3068 ft · 56 sec · West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Patterson

    58 m · 4 sec · South Patterson

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Patterson

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
68.8 mi · 68%
Poindexter Street
5.56 mi · 6%
Andrew Jackson Highway
3.61 mi · 4%
Highland Road
3 mi · 3%
McFarland Road
1.81 mi · 2%
Aberdeen Road
1.19 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 04m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Maxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 50.3 miles from West Raleigh and 50.3 miles from Maxton.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Maxton. Straight-line distance: 82.3 mi (132.45 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
Maxton

#2 Maxton

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,332
Coordinates34.7351600, -79.3489300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Maxton (-79.34893, 34.73516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.72 $31.45
Premium $4.78 $16.96 $33.92
Diesel $5.62 $19.97 $39.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Maxton. The current time is 04:54:11.

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.