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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Ramseur, NC is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.51 mi
01h 23m
Flight
55.55 mi
89.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.55 mi
Kilometers
89.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.78 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramseur
Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sun, May 31, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-30T22:36
Arrive Ramseur
Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From West Raleigh
29.7 mi
00h 41m
To Ramseur
29.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Asheboro, Pittsboro

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    43.7 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    612 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Parks Crossroads Church Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parks Crossroads Church Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Foushee Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Foushee Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coleridge Road

    2052 ft · 50 sec · Coleridge Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
46.4 mi · 78%
Western Boulevard
7.83 mi · 13%
Foushee Road
3.09 mi · 5%
Parks Crossroads Church Road
1.17 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Coleridge Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Continue straight

43.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 41m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Partly Cloudy near Ramseur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from West Raleigh and 29.8 miles from Ramseur.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Partly Cloudy near Ramseur.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

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Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Ramseur. Straight-line distance: 55.55 mi (89.4 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
Ramseur

#2 Ramseur

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

Population1,690
Coordinates35.7334700, -79.6525300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Ramseur (-79.65253, 35.73347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.64
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.32 $16.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.30 $18.60
Premium $4.78 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $5.62 $11.81 $23.62

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Ramseur. The current time is 22:36:22.

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.