Origin
Brogden, NC
Late night in Brogden on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brogden, 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
1h 20m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brogden, NC
Jean-Paul Wettstein
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brogden to West Raleigh covers 61.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes of drive time. This trip functions perfectly as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays to reach your destination. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly transit across the Southeast region of North Carolina. By utilizing a combination of US 70, I-40, and US 70 BYP, you will find this to be a straightforward connection between the two points. Because the drive is efficient and short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| I 40 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| US 13 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Mount Olive Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Saunders Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brogden, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Royall Drive
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Royall Drive
2
Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Mount Olive Highway
3
Turn right onto US 13; US 117 Connector
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 13; US 117 Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft
·
11 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
11
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
12
Merge onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
17
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
19
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
21
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
23
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
24
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
25
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Brogden, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 13; US 117 Connector
Turn right onto US 13; US 117 Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
3:29 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
33 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
1h 20m 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?
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, including the primary US 70 corridor and the faster I-40 artery. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.5-mile segment on US 70, which allows for steady progress before you transition to other sections of the route. Expect a transition from the more rural feel of Brogden into the denser traffic patterns as you approach West Raleigh. The experience behind the wheel is consistent and predictable, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads or technical terrain.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 13; US 117 Connector.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 13; US 117 Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 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.
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 3.6 miles (US 13; US 117 Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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