Origin
Enfield, NC
Late night in Enfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enfield, NC to Raleigh, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
Enfield, NC to Raleigh, NC is 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m via US 64 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a solid option for a quick trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one city to the other. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a predictable journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 44.6 mi | 48m |
| I 95 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| NC 481 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 87 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Glenview Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 44.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on NC 481 Business
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Whitfield Street
2
Turn straight onto NC 481 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenview Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 481
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 481
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 138
Toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
8
Merge onto US 64
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 87; I 440; US 64
10
Merge onto I 40; US 64
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
13
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
14
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
17
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Enfield, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 20.4 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 138
Toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 64
Merge onto US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
6
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:11 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
9 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 24m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Expect a largely highway experience as you navigate via US 64 and I-95, with a brief section on NC 481. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.6 miles on US 64, offering a solid period of consistent driving. The profile suggests a drive where you'll be covering ground efficiently on these primary routes.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enfield, NC to Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.
Rocky Mount
20.4 mi in
|
~24m
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on US 64. 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 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 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 64): 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 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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