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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to White Plains, NC is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.75 mi
02h 41m
Flight
118.98 mi
191.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.98 mi
Kilometers
191.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.75 mi
Kilometers
216.86 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Fri, Apr 17, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-17T15:31
Arrive White Plains
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
67.3 mi
01h 20m
To White Plains
67.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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 right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Wytheville

    4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Drive

    1144 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Drive

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Siloam Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Siloam Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 601

    9 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 61%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
20.9 mi · 16%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
11.1 mi · 8%
Salem Parkway
6.54 mi · 5%
I 74 West
4.02 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 20m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from West Raleigh and 67.4 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Harper Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 118.98 mi (191.48 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
Photo coming soon

#2 White Plains

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,074
Coordinates36.4456900, -80.6334000
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: White Plains (-80.6334, 36.44569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.85
Round trip
$37.71
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.85 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.78 $22.74 $45.49
Diesel $5.62 $26.77 $53.54

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and White Plains. The current time is 15:31:25.

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.