Origin
Creedmoor, NC
Late night in Creedmoor on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creedmoor, NC to 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
43m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Creedmoor, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 25.8-mile drive from Creedmoor, NC, to Raleigh, NC, is a quick, 43-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with South Main Street, Glenwood Avenue, and Capital Boulevard forming the backbone of your route. Given its short distance and lack of highway driving, it's a straightforward trip with a modest estimated fuel cost of around $4. The entire journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you travel from one North Carolina town to another. This route is ideal for those looking for a simple, direct connection without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| Glenwood Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Capital Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Salisbury Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Dawson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hillsborough Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 19.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creedmoor, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on NC 50; NC 56
80 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Wilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto NC 50
19 mi
·
29 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 70; NC 50
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight left onto Fairview Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Boulevard
6
Continue on US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dawson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto South Salisbury Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salisbury Street
9
Turn left onto West South Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West South Street
10
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 50 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NC 50 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 70; NC 50 / Glenwood Avenue
Turn left onto US 70; NC 50 / Glenwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
25 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Hillsborough Street
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Salisbury Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West South Street
Turn left onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 for this entire trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The road personality is defined by frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, sweeping stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment will be about 19.5 miles on South Main Street. This means you'll be constantly engaging with the local road network, requiring your attention to navigate through towns and residential areas. The drive doesn't feature any significant highway portions, so prepare for a consistent pace dictated by traffic lights and local speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on South Main Street.
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 early in the drive near NC 50 / South Main 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 50 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 70; NC 50 / Glenwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Hillsborough Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Raleigh, NC
Full guide →The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west. However, a concerted effort to expand the residential base and move events downtown has led to significantly expanded retail and restaurant options in the downtown core. Also, visitors will find many of the state's cultural institutions here, namely a major performing arts center downtown and three state museums, and a college town atmosphere in the neighborhood around the campus of North Carolina State University, the state's largest university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on South Main Street. 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: near the start (NC 50 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 70; NC 50 / Glenwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Hillsborough Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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