How far is West Raleigh, NC from Saint Pauls, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Saint Pauls, NC is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
83.1 mi
01h 39m
Flight
69.91 mi
112.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.73 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Pauls
Sun, May 31, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sun, May 31, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive Saint Pauls
Sun, May 31, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunn
NC

City in North Carolina

From West Raleigh
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Saint Pauls
41.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Saint Pauls.

  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

    2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    872 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Dawson Street

    2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Saunders Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1758 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Saint Pauls

    1072 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    838 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Armfield Street

    1399 ft · 53 sec · West Armfield Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    118 m · 19 sec · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
47.9 mi · 58%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 17%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.9 mi · 15%
US 301
2.11 mi · 3%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunn
00h 49m from West Raleigh
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Saint Pauls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Saint Pauls?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from West Raleigh and 41.5 miles from Saint Pauls.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Saint Pauls.

Stop Ideas Near Dunn

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

38 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

39 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Saint Pauls. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 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
Saint Pauls

#2 Saint Pauls

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,290
Coordinates34.8065500, -78.9711400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Saint Pauls (-78.97114, 34.80655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 Saint Pauls. The current time is 08:03:32.

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.