How far is West Raleigh, NC from Moyock, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Moyock, NC is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina (United States)
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Moyock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Moyock.
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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
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
619 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Watson Seed Farm Road
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Continue on Moore Farm Road
1 km · 57 sec · Moore Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Whitaker Street
1862 ft · 45 sec · Whitaker Street
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Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Continue on Moonlight Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Moonlight Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right onto Short Street
565 ft · 24 sec · Short Street
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Turn slight right onto East Jackson Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Short Cut Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Short Cut Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Road Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Road Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
843 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto NC Highway 343 South
3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South
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Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road
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Continue on South Mills Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Caratoke Highway
1370 ft · 26 sec · Caratoke Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caratoke Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Moyock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Moyock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Moyock?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Scotland Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from West Raleigh and 87.1 miles from Moyock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Moyock.
Stop Ideas Near Scotland Neck
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 Scotland Neck.
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Moyock. Straight-line distance: 147.73 mi (237.75 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 Moyock
Township in Currituck County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 36.5246000, -76.1782700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moyock (-76.17827, 36.5246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
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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