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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Pinetops, NC is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
72.63 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.63 mi
Kilometers
116.88 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinetops
Tue, May 5, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, May 5, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-05T05:53
Arrive Pinetops
Tue, May 5, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From West Raleigh
36.3 mi
00h 44m
To Pinetops
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Peace Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capital Boulevard

    808 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1145 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    35 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Good News Church Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2434 ft · 59 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1668 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
52.9 mi · 73%
Good News Church Road
7.44 mi · 10%
Capital Boulevard
2.99 mi · 4%
I 440 East
2.6 mi · 4%
Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
2.41 mi · 3%
West Peace Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

35 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 44m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Pinetops.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from West Raleigh and 36.4 miles from Pinetops.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Pinetops. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.56 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
Pinetops

#2 Pinetops

City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,221
Coordinates35.7884900, -77.6377500
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Pinetops (-77.63775, 35.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Pinetops. The current time is 05:53:24.

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.