How far is West Raleigh, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 19m.
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 Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Spring Lake.
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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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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Saunders Street
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wilmington Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Depot Street
9 mi · 14 min · West Depot Street
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Take the exit slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Spring Avenue
76 m · 10 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
46 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Bragg Boulevard
41 m · 8 sec · North Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Lillington Highway
33 m · 5 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Spring Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Depot Street
Turn right onto West Depot Street
8.99 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving West Raleigh and Chance Light Rain near Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from West Raleigh and 25.4 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Raleigh and Chance Light Rain near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Coats Town Hall
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 46.16 mi (74.28 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.13 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
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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