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

The driving distance from Winterville, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.89 mi
01h 27m
Flight
73.1 mi
117.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.61 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 8:11 PM EST
Return by in Winterville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winterville
2026-11-07T18:43
Arrive West Raleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 8:11 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winterville
9:30 PM EST
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
Lucama
NC

Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States

From Winterville
44.2 mi
00h 43m
To West Raleigh
40.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    108 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2073 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winterville Parkway

    2722 ft · 44 sec · Winterville Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forlines Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Forlines Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NC 11 Bypass North: Greenville

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

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

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Edenton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillsborough Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
72.8 mi · 86%
Greenville Southwest Bypass
4.38 mi · 5%
Forlines Road
3.08 mi · 4%
New Bern Avenue
2.61 mi · 3%
East Edenton Street
1.52 mi · 2%
I-440 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40 mi · 00h 43m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucama
00h 43m from Winterville
Leave By
3:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winterville 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 Winterville to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Winterville and 40.7 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.95 one way or $19.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winterville and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Lucama

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

13 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

28 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

38 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winterville and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.64 km).

Winterville

#1 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
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: South Church Street (-77.401, 35.52905)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $9.95
Round trip
$19.90
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.32 $9.95 $19.90
Mid-grade $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.20 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.47 $16.40 $32.79

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Winterville and West Raleigh. The current time is 18:43:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.