How far is West Raleigh, NC from Windsor, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Windsor, NC is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
4.6 mi · 9 min · West Arlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Firetower Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Firetower Road
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Turn left onto Corey Road
2296 ft · 52 sec · Corey Road
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Turn left onto Duke Road
1091 ft · 39 sec · Duke Road
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Turn right onto Duchess Drive
1062 ft · 39 sec · Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto Bishop Drive
734 ft · 28 sec · Bishop Drive
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Turn right onto Buckingham Drive
892 ft · 30 sec · Buckingham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Windsor.
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
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny 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 88.4 miles (142.2 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?
Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from West Raleigh and 44.2 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Sims
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 Sims.
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 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 Windsor
Windsor is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5529400, -77.3610800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-77.36108, 35.55294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.27 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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