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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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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street
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3
Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road
23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right
872 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Dawson Street
2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street
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Take the exit left
1758 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Saint Pauls
1072 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
838 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Armfield Street
1399 ft · 53 sec · West Armfield Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
118 m · 19 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunn.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
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).
#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 Saint Pauls
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,290 |
| Coordinates | 34.8065500, -78.9711400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Pauls (-78.97114, 34.80655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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