Origin
Raleigh, NC
Morning in Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Broadway, 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
59m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
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Broadway, NC
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Trip Overview
This 44.3-mile journey from Raleigh, NC, to Broadway, NC, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-440 and NC-42, with a significant portion on highway driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this short trip is budget-friendly and efficient. Since there are no suggested stops, you can easily complete this drive without an overnight stay. Traveling within the Southeast region, this route offers a straightforward connection between two North Carolina locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 440 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| NC 42 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Corinth Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Broadway Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 440
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Broadway, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4
Continue on Western Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 440; US 1
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 440; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 84
Toward Old US 1
8
Turn right onto Old US Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 1
9
Turn left onto Corinth Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Corinth Road
10
Turn sharp right onto NC 42
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 42
11
Continue on NC 42
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avents Ferry Road
12
Turn left onto Broadway Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Road
13
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Salisbury Street
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 440; US 1
Merge onto I 440; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Old US 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84
Toward Old US 1
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Old US Highway 1
Turn right onto Old US Highway 1
Navigation decision point
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NC 42
Turn sharp right onto NC 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Broadway, NC
Morning in Broadway on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
24 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
59m 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 drive for this trip, with 72% of the mileage occurring on faster roads like I-440. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 19.6 miles on I-440, allowing for consistent speed. You'll transition from the interstate onto NC-42 and then Corinth Road, which will likely offer a change in pace and scenery as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll spend most of your time cruising at higher speeds before a brief period of local road navigation.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on I 440.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 440 and NC 42. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Salisbury Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 440; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Raleigh, NC to Broadway, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Old Us 1 along the way.
Old Us 1
24 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting 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 59m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 440. 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 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 440; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, 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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