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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Wallace, NC is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
92.68 mi
01h 47m
Flight
81.83 mi
131.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.68 mi
Kilometers
149.15 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallace
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Wallace
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
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
Newton Grove
NC

Township in Sampson County, North Carolina

From West Raleigh
46.4 mi
00h 53m
To Wallace
46.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Wallace Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using Rose Hill as the closest live forecast in the Duplin County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    872 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Dawson Street

    2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Saunders Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1758 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 11

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Southerland Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Southerland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Teacheys Road

    686 ft · 14 sec · Teacheys Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1769 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North College Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North College Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
70.7 mi · 76%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 2%
Western Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 1%
East Southerland Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton Grove
00h 53m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Wallace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from West Raleigh and 46.3 miles from Wallace.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West Raleigh and Sunny near Wallace.

Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

38 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

53 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

64 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 81.83 mi (131.7 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
Wallace

#2 Wallace

Place in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,859
Coordinates34.7357200, -77.9952600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Wallace (-77.99526, 34.73572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Wallace. The current time is 23:22:44.

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.