Origin
Goldsboro, NC
Late night in Goldsboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldsboro, 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
1h 12m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goldsboro, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.6-mile drive from Goldsboro, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with about 70% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for connecting two points within the Southeast region. You'll find this drive is a practical choice for moving between these North Carolina locations without needing an overnight stay. The overall feel is one of efficient travel on established routes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| I 40 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| Grantham Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Saunders Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pullen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 17.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on US 70 Business; US 117 Business
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Ash Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business
169 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Ash Street
3
Continue on US 70 Business; US 117 Business
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Ash Street
4
Turn right onto US 70 Business
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North George Street
5
Turn left onto US 70 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grantham Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
10
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
11
Merge onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
15
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
16
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
18
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
20
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
22
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
23
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
24
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Goldsboro, 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 0.2 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street
Enter roundabout onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 70 Business / Grantham Street
Turn left onto US 70 Business / Grantham Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 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
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
1h 12m 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 for this 54.6-mile trip, with 70% of your travel on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.4 miles on US 70, offering a good period of consistent travel. The main arteries for this journey include US 70, I-40, and US 70 BYP, indicating a route designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways. This drive is characterized by its directness and efficient routing, prioritizing getting you to your destination smoothly.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street.
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 54.6 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 0.2 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (US 70 Business / Grantham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Goldsboro, NC
Full guide →Goldsboro is a rapidly growing town in Wayne County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain, near the Research Triangle. The city has nearly 36,000 residents (2016) with a growing commercial and suburban lifestyle. This city is home to F-15E fighter wing housed at Seymour Johnson AFB, and is the hometown of Andy Griffith.
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 12m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 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 0.2 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / West Ash Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (US 70 Business / Grantham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 40): 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 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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