How far is West Raleigh, NC from Southern Shores, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Southern Shores, NC is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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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 Southern Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Southern Shores.
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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 left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on South Croatan Highway
14.9 mi · 24 min · South Croatan Highway
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Take the exit slight right
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Duck Road
1.5 mi · 5 min · Duck Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1195 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Southern Shores.
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
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Southern Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Southern Shores?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from West Raleigh and 105.9 miles from Southern Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Southern Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Southern Shores. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.79 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 Southern Shores
Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,997 |
| Coordinates | 36.1390500, -75.7315700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Shores (-75.73157, 36.13905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.08 | $66.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
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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