Origin
Pinebluff, NC
Afternoon in Pinebluff on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinebluff, 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 28m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinebluff, NC
R9 Media Photo Collective
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
Pinebluff, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 72.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a drive that's primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, offering a clear path with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 48 mi | 54m |
| North Walnut Street | 20.7 mi | 26m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pullen Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hillsborough Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Enterprise Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 48 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinebluff, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on US 1
21 mi
·
26 min
·
North Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
3
Merge onto US 1
48 mi
·
54 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
446 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
6
Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
9
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
11
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
12
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
13
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Pinebluff, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 72.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
6
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
5
72 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.36 | $26.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
NW 8 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
79°F
Sanford, NC
36 mi in
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
33 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 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 48 miles on US 1, which sets the tone for much of the journey. While not exclusively interstate, the profile suggests a consistent pace on well-traveled roads, including North Walnut Street and Western Boulevard as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience without many abrupt changes in road type.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and North Walnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.3 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 21.3 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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