Origin
Angier, NC
Late night in Angier on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Angier, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Angier, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Angier to West Raleigh, you are looking at a straightforward 23.1-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This trip stays entirely within North Carolina’s Southeast region, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Raleigh Street, Highway 55, and North Main Street to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you can easily complete this transit in one go. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| North Carolina Highway 55 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Saunders Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Raleigh Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pullen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angier, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on NC 210
516 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Depot Street
2
Turn right onto NC 55
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Raleigh Street
3
Continue on NC 55
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Carolina Highway 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 401
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 401
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 70; US 401; NC 50
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
8
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
9
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
11
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
13
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
15
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
16
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
17
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 55 / North Raleigh Street
Turn right onto NC 55 / North Raleigh Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 401 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 401 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Enterprise Street
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
42 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 23.1-mile route. You will find that the highway share is effectively 0%, meaning you stay on local roads for the duration of the trip. Because the longest stretch on North Raleigh Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant navigation through local intersections. The road’s personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between North Main Street and Highway 55. It is a functional path that favors local connectivity over long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Fayetteville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NC 55 / North Raleigh Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 55 / North Raleigh Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 401 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Fayetteville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 55 / North Raleigh Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 401 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Raleigh, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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