Origin
Brices Creek, NC
Late night in Brices Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brices Creek, 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
2h 31m
Distance
121.5 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brices Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
Brices Creek, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m via US 70 and I-40, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Expect a driving experience that is largely focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without an overnight commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Brices Creek, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 58.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| I 40 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| Brices Creek Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West New Bern Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Madame Moores Lane | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brices Creek, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Perrytown Loop Road
170 ft
·
9 sec
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Perrytown Loop Road
2
Turn right onto Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Brices Creek Road
3
Continue on Madame Moores Lane
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madame Moores Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto Howell Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howell Road
5
Take the ramp
269 ft
·
6 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto US 70
35 mi
·
39 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Vernon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 42
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
12
Continue on US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
16
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
17
Merge onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
21
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
22
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
24
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
26
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
28
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
29
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
30
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 31-minute drive time, departing in the morning from Brices Creek, NC, allows ample time for arrival in West Raleigh, NC, well before evening. The $19 fuel estimate suggests filling up before you leave or at a point where prices are favorable, as there's only one recommended stop. Since the longest stretch without a major turn or exit is 58.2 miles on US 70, plan your rest or fuel needs around this segment. This is a manageable 1-day trip, so you have flexibility to depart at your convenience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Brices Creek, NC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brices Creek, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brices Creek, NC
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Brices Creek, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from Brices Creek, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 117.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Howell Road
At end of road, turn left onto Howell Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 70
Merge onto US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.00 one way
$38.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.77 | $41.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 58.2 miles on US 70, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other main roads like the Goldsboro Bypass and eventually I-40. The character of the drive is geared towards efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways. Be prepared for a steady, highway-centric experience for the majority of your 2-hour and 31-minute travel time.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.2 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and Goldsboro Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near Howell Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 121.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Howell Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles (US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Raleigh, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Howell Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles (US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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