How far is West Raleigh, NC from Sharpsburg, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Sharpsburg, NC is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Sharpsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Sharpsburg.
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Start on Enterprise Street
964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on West Peace Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street
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Turn left onto Capital Boulevard
808 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
1145 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 264 Alternate East: Wilson
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Carter Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Carter Road
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Continue on Stagecoach Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right onto Mill Branch Road
99 m · 14 sec · Mill Branch Road
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
15 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Sharpsburg.
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 87 North
Merge slight right
16.8 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Partly Sunny near Sharpsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Sharpsburg?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from West Raleigh and 29.6 miles from Sharpsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 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 Sunny near Sharpsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.78 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 Sharpsburg
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,018 |
| Coordinates | 35.8671000, -77.8291500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharpsburg (-77.82915, 35.8671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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