How far is Whiteville, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Whiteville, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whiteville and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville and West Raleigh.
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Start on Jefferson Street
20 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Washington Street
63 m · 4 sec · West Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Washington Street
1438 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Powell Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Powell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Apple Street
546 ft · 16 sec · Apple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street
948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
120 m · 8 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street
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Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Capuano Street
46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street
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Take the ramp straight
653 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
1349 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Saunders Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
1458 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Pullen Road
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Street
13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteville and West Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capuano Street
Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 01h 10m
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 Whiteville and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whiteville to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Vander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Whiteville and 52 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whiteville and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Vander
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 Vander.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).
#1 Whiteville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3387800, -78.7030700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.81 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
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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