How far is West Raleigh, NC from Wilson, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Wilson, NC is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
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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 02m.
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 Pike County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Wilson.
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Start on Enterprise Street
964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on West Peace Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street
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Turn left onto Capital Boulevard
808 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
1145 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
902 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Downing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downing Road
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Continue on Downing Street Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Downing Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Goldsboro Street Southwest
3209 ft · 1 min · Goldsboro Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hines Street South
11 m · 1 sec · Hines Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hines Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Wilson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight right
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Wilson?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from West Raleigh and 25.5 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.
Raleigh Union Station
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North Carolina State Fair station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 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 Wilson
County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 49,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.7212700, -77.9155400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-77.91554, 35.72127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.12 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
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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