Origin
Franklinton, NC
Late night in Franklinton on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklinton, NC to West 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
43m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
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.
Franklinton, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Franklinton to West Raleigh, you are looking at a straightforward 27.5-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very cost-effective commute within the Southeast region. Because the drive is entirely local, you won't be dealing with the stresses of major interstates. It serves as a practical connection between these two points in North Carolina, offering a predictable travel experience that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Capital Boulevard | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| South Cheatham Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Peace Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clark Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North West Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Enterprise Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Green Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on NC 56
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Green Street
2
Turn left onto South Cheatham Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cheatham Street
3
Turn left onto US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Capital Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 401
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 401
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Dortch Street
291 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dortch Street
8
Turn left onto North West Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
9
Turn right onto West Peace Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peace Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Clark Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue
11
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Enterprise Street
12
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Cheatham Street
Turn left onto South Cheatham Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1
Turn left onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 1 / Capital Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Capital Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 401 / Capital Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 401 / Capital Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Peace Street
Turn right onto West Peace Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
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
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
17 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
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route has a highway share of 0%. You will navigate through local roads like South Cheatham Street, Capital Boulevard, and Dortch Street to complete your trip. Since there are no major highway stretches, the route maintains a consistent, lower-speed character throughout the entire 27.5 miles. Staying alert for frequent turns is essential, as the nature of these local roads requires your full attention behind the wheel. You will find that the road maintains a steady pace, reflecting the local infrastructure of the region.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Cheatham Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Cheatham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 1 / Capital Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.1 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 (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on US 1. 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 0.2 miles (South Cheatham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 1 / Capital Boulevard): 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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