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Trip from Broadway, 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 38m

Distance

126.6 mi

204 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Broadway, NC, NC

Broadway, NC

Timur Zh

Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Evgeniia Belman

Trip Overview

This 126.6-mile journey from Broadway, NC, to West Raleigh, NC, is easily manageable as a single-day road trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 72% of the drive on major interstates like I-95 and I-40. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this drive is budget-friendly for a quick transition within North Carolina's Southeast region. You'll experience a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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

63.3 miles from Broadway, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 61.5 mi 1h 9m
I 40 28.9 mi 31m
American Indian Highway 10.7 mi 12m
Andrew Jackson Highway 9.3 mi 10m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive 3.3 mi 6m
Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest 1.9 mi 2m
Joe Brown Highway North 1.9 mi 2m
Western Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 61.5 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and West Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on Old Stake Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Braswell Road

327 ft · 16 sec · Braswell Road
3

Turn right onto Grist Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Grist Road
4

Turn right onto US 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
5

Turn left onto US 74 Business; NC 130; NC 410

1.9 mi · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway North
6

Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 74 Business; NC 130
7

Merge onto US 74; NC 130

9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
8

Continue on US 74; NC 130

11 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
10

Turn right onto NC 41

3.3 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
11

Continue on Apple Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Apple Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West 5th Street
13

Turn left onto North Water Street

393 ft · 7 sec · North Water Street
14

Enter roundabout onto North Water Street

219 ft · 3 sec · North Water Street
15

Continue on North Water Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street
16

Turn straight onto Carthage Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carthage Road
17

Turn right onto Capuano Street

152 ft · 6 sec · Capuano Street
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
19

Merge onto I 95; US 301

62 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 95; US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 West: Raleigh
22

Merge onto I 40

14 mi · 15 min · I 40
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

15 mi · 16 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

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.
25

Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
27

Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
28

Continue on Western Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Turn slight right

429 ft · 10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
30

Turn right onto Pullen Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pullen Road
31

Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road

63 ft · 2 sec · Pullen Road
32

Continue on Pullen Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Pullen Road
33

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

205 ft · 6 sec · Hillsborough Street
34

Continue on Hillsborough Street

503 ft · 14 sec · Hillsborough Street
35

Turn right onto Enterprise Street

44 ft · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
36

Arrive at destination

Enterprise Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 38-minute duration for 126.6 miles, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing you to depart at your convenience. With a fuel cost estimate of just $20, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent fill-ups, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Plan for one primary stop, potentially around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Be mindful that the drive includes 61.5 miles on I-95, so be prepared for interstate traffic conditions. A specific tip: utilize the American Indian Highway section for a brief change of pace from the interstates before rejoining the main highway network.

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 63.3 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 28 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 10m

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 Broadway, 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 Broadway, NC

This is one driving day of about 126.6 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Broadway, 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 I 95 for about 61.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunn, NC

63 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.

Popular next leg

Dunn, NC to West Raleigh, NC

42.1 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Lumberton, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Broadway, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.6

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.7 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 54.3

Hope Mills, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54.3

Hope Mills, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54.3

Hope Mills, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.2

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.1

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chadbourn, North Carolina

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.2

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 18.1

Evergreen, North Carolina

+18887584389

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 126.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 63.3

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

Lake Benson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 117.6

Garner, North Carolina

+19197734442

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.3

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Braswell Road

At end of road, turn left onto Braswell Road

Navigation decision point

5
26 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
7
92.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
6
108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
123 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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

$19.80 one way

$39.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $21.65 $43.29
premium $4.70 $23.43 $46.86
diesel $5.61 $27.95 $55.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
Efficient EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.72 $8.10

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Broadway, NC

Afternoon in Broadway on Sunday

Local time

2:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Raleigh, NC

Afternoon in West Raleigh on Sunday

Local time

2:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance 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

12 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 38m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 126.6-mile drive, as 72% of the route utilizes major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.5 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While largely interstate, the inclusion of American Indian Highway suggests some variation in road type as you progress. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely find the road personality shifts from the broader I-95 to the busy I-40 as you approach the Raleigh area.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Braswell 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 25 significant decision points across 126.6 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 1.1 miles (Braswell Road): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Broadway, NC and West Raleigh, NC, road signs point toward Fairmont and Wilmington.

Fairmont

26 mi in | ~36m

Wilmington

92.9 mi in | ~1h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 126.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on I 95. 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 1.1 miles (Braswell Road): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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