Origin
Four Oaks, NC
Morning in Four Oaks on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Four Oaks, 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
41m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Four Oaks, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.7-mile drive from Four Oaks, NC, to Raleigh, NC, takes approximately 41 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your departure and return times. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy connection between these two North Carolina locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| Lassiter Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Black Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NC 210 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Hatcher Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Baker Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Oaks, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on US 301
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Wellons Street
2
Turn right onto North Baker Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Baker Street
3
Turn left onto East Hatcher Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hatcher Street
4
Continue on Black Creek Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Creek Road
5
Turn left onto Lassiter Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lassiter Road
6
Turn left onto NC 210
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 210
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Rock Quarry Rd North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
12
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rock Quarry Road
13
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
16
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
41m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-40. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on I-40, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, segments on Lassiter Road and Black Creek Road will provide a slight change of scenery and pace before you rejoin the faster highway sections. The overall feel is efficient, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Lassiter Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Four Oaks, NC to Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Quarry Rd North along the way.
Rock Quarry Rd North
28.2 mi in
|
~35m
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 41m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on I 40. 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 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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