How far is West Raleigh, NC from Norlina, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Norlina, NC is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Franklin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Norlina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Norlina.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
34.8 mi · 47 min · Capital Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Norlina.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Capital Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
34.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Norlina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Norlina?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Franklinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from West Raleigh and 29 miles from Norlina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Norlina.
Stop Ideas Near Franklinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Wake Forest Town Hall
Oxford Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklinton.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Norlina. Straight-line distance: 52.42 mi (84.36 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 Norlina
City in Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,040 |
| Coordinates | 36.4457000, -78.1983300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norlina (-78.19833, 36.4457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
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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