How far is West Raleigh, NC from Troy, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Troy, NC is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
86.33 mi
01h 55m
Flight
75.22 mi
121.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.22 mi
Kilometers
121.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.94 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-29T06:55
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
43.1 mi
00h 57m
To Troy
43.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    27.6 mi · 40 min · McReynolds Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Page Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Page Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biscoe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Biscoe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    2323 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
44.3 mi · 51%
McReynolds Street
27.7 mi · 32%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 12%
Biscoe Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 48m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 57m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Raleigh and Cloudy near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Troy?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from West Raleigh and 43.2 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Raleigh and Cloudy near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Troy. Straight-line distance: 75.22 mi (121.06 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
Troy

#2 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Troy (-79.89449, 35.35847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.51 $27.02
Premium $4.78 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $5.62 $17.15 $34.31

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Troy. The current time is 06:55:10.

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.