Origin
Pine Level, NC
Morning in Pine Level on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Level, 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
43m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
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.
Pine Level, NC
Lauri Poldre
Raleigh, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pine Level to Raleigh, you are facing a straightforward 33.7-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route stays entirely off the major interstates, relying on local roads like West Main Street, Selma Pine Level Road, and East Anderson Street to navigate through the Southeast. Because the drive is so short, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a minimal fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to get between these two North Carolina towns. You can easily complete this transit in under an hour, making it a flexible option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| US 70 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| I 40 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Selma Pine Level Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Crocker Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on North Peedin Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Peedin Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Selma Pine Level Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Selma Pine Level Road
4
Continue on East Anderson Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Anderson Street
5
Turn left onto Crocker Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crocker Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Ricks Road
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ricks Road
7
Take the ramp
194 ft
·
5 sec
8
Merge onto US 70
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
9
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10
Merge onto I 40
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
31.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
South Wilmington Street
Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Raleigh, NC
Morning in Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns rather than long, monotonous stretches. In fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on West Main Street, emphasizing the technical, stop-and-go nature of this trip. This isn't a drive where you set your cruise control and forget it; instead, stay alert as you transition between the various local roads that comprise the 33.7-mile path. It provides a grounded, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near I 40.
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 33.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 22.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
357 ft
157 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
250 ft
Highest Point
357 ft
~26 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
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 Pine Level, NC to Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Quarry Rd North along the way.
Rock Quarry Rd North
30.7 mi in
|
~37m
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 43m. Total distance: 33.1 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 (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway. 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 22.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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