How far is West Raleigh, NC from South Rosemary, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to South Rosemary, NC is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.45 mi
01h 46m
Flight
70.85 mi
114.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.85 mi
Kilometers
114.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.45 mi
Kilometers
147.17 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-19T07:01
Arrive South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Nashville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From West Raleigh
45.7 mi
00h 53m
To South Rosemary
45.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and South Rosemary.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Peace Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capital Boulevard

    808 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1145 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    656 ft · 12 sec · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Zoo Road

    1161 ft · 29 sec · North Zoo Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Karen Street

    124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Penny Street

    854 ft · 37 sec · South Penny Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penny Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
44.6 mi · 49%
I 95 North
34.9 mi · 38%
Capital Boulevard
2.99 mi · 3%
East Littleton Road
2.94 mi · 3%
I 440 East
2.6 mi · 3%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 53m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Rosemary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to South Rosemary?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from West Raleigh and 45.7 miles from South Rosemary.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Rosemary.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

16 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

57 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

65 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and South Rosemary. Straight-line distance: 70.85 mi (114.03 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
South Rosemary

#2 South Rosemary

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

Population2,836
Coordinates36.4515400, -77.6972000
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: South Rosemary (-77.6972, 36.45154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.59
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.79 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.78 $15.43 $30.87
Diesel $5.62 $18.17 $36.33

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

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and South Rosemary. The current time is 07:01:46.

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.