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

The driving distance from Windsor, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
118.41 mi
01h 53m
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
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.56 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Tue, May 26, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-05-26T15:51
Arrive West Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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 Windsor
58.3 mi
00h 56m
To West Raleigh
60.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Granville Street

    957 ft · 24 sec · East Granville Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1416 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Edenton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hillsborough Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Granville Street
95.6 mi · 81%
New Bern Avenue
2.61 mi · 2%
East Edenton Street
1.52 mi · 1%
I-440 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

East Granville Street

Continue straight

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 56m from Windsor
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 58.3 miles from Windsor and 60.1 miles from West Raleigh.

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 21.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Windsor and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.52 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates35.9984900, -76.9460600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: East Granville Street (-76.946092, 35.998533)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.51 $37.03
Premium $4.78 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.62 $23.51 $47.02

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 Windsor and West Raleigh. The current time is 15:51:43.

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.