How far is West Raleigh, NC from Pleasant Hill, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Pleasant Hill, NC is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Pleasant Hill.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Hillsborough Street
2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
15.5 mi · 18 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Durham
1357 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15, US 501: Carrboro, Pittsboro
697 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Fordham Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Fordham Boulevard
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Continue straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
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Continue on Church Road
1518 ft · 47 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Petty Road
593 ft · 16 sec · Petty Road
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Turn slight left onto Moores Chapel Cemetery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Moores Chapel Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 87
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 87
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Turn left onto Snow Camp Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Snow Camp Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Snow Camp Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Snow Camp Road
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Turn right onto West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 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?
Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from West Raleigh and 28.4 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Carrboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 46.2 mi (74.35 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 Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 35.8734700, -79.4816900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-79.48169, 35.87347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
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 19, 2026
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