How far is West Raleigh, NC from White Plains, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to White Plains, NC is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.73 mi
03h 49m
Flight
158.45 mi
255 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.45 mi
Kilometers
255 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.73 mi
Kilometers
316.61 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Sun, Nov 8, 9:37 PM EST
Return by in West Raleigh
Mon, Nov 9, 1:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-11-08T17:48
Arrive White Plains
Sun, Nov 8, 9:37 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From West Raleigh
98.2 mi
01h 54m
To White Plains
98.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 PM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    108 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: Moss Lake, Waco

    2151 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stony Point Road

    143 m · 9 sec · Stony Point Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Shelby Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shelby Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto El Bethel Road

    1728 ft · 1 min · El Bethel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Yarbro Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Yarbro Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yarbro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
113 mi · 58%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
69.2 mi · 35%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.11 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 2%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Shelby Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

108 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 54m from West Raleigh
Leave By
9:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Clear near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to White Plains?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from West Raleigh and 98.5 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Clear near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 158.45 mi (255 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
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#2 White Plains

White Plains is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2340200, -81.3981400
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: White Plains (-81.39814, 35.23402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.67
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.29 $22.83 $45.67
Mid-grade $3.75 $26.00 $52.01
Premium $4.18 $29.00 $57.99
Diesel $5.45 $37.83 $75.66

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and White Plains. The current time is 17:48:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.