Origin
Ogden, NC
Late night in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden, 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
2h 21m
Distance
124.8 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Ogden to Raleigh is 124.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 21 minutes via Michael Jordan Highway and I-40, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region towards its capital. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and a significant portion on local roads, rather than a pure interstate cruise. It's a manageable journey for a single day, ideal if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience and don't mind navigating some local traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Ogden, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan Highway | 103.3 mi | 1h 50m |
| I 40 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Military Cutoff Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John Jay Burney Jr Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bayshore Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto Bayshore Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayshore Drive
3
Turn right onto NC 417
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Military Cutoff Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
5
Merge onto NC 140
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
8
Merge onto I 40
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
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
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of around 2 hours and 21 minutes, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only 124.8 miles, you can afford to leave later in the morning or early afternoon. Plan your fuel stops strategically, keeping in mind the estimated $19 fuel cost, and be aware that the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means paying close attention to your GPS or directions. Consider that Military Cutoff Road might see local traffic, especially during peak hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Ogden, NC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ogden, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ogden, NC
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ogden, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Michael Jordan Highway for about 103.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Ogden, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.3 miles.
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 3.1 and 124.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
6
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m 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
122.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.52 one way
$39.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 21m 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?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only about 11% of the journey on highways. While the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 103.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway, the overall character leans towards local roads, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and potentially varied speed limits. You'll transition from local routes to the faster pace of I-40 before likely returning to more local roads as you approach Raleigh. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.3 mi on Michael Jordan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 21m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.8 miles (I 40): 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 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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