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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Windsor, NC is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
117.72 mi
02h 17m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.45 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Tue, May 26, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-26T16:59
Arrive Windsor
Tue, May 26, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Rocky Mount
NC

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

From West Raleigh
58.8 mi
01h 08m
To Windsor
58.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    964 ft · 38 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Peace Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Peace Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capital Boulevard

    808 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1145 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1416 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Granville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Granville Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Granville Street

    1592 ft · 36 sec · West Granville Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Granville Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
109 mi · 93%
Capital Boulevard
2.99 mi · 3%
I 440 East
2.6 mi · 2%
West Peace Street
0.7 mi · 1%
South Granville Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Clark Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

80 mi · 01h 27m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
01h 08m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from West Raleigh and 58.9 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

1 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

26 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

52 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

63 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.52 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
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates35.9984900, -76.9460600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Windsor (-76.94606, 35.99849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Windsor. The current time is 16:59:27.

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.