Origin
Raleigh, NC
Morning in Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Pine Level, 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
34.5 mi
56 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Pine Level, NC
Lauri Poldre
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through North Carolina, the 34.5-mile journey from Raleigh to Pine Level is a straightforward commute that takes about 43 minutes. Since this trip fits easily into a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. You will primarily navigate via the Thomas Bradshaw Freeway, the Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway, and US 70 to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimated at just $6, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for a day trip. The route stays entirely within the Southeast region, offering a consistent transition between the capital area and Johnston County.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| US 70 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Selma Pine Level Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Crocker Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Blount Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Pine Level, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
506 ft
·
21 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn right onto South Blount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blount Street
3
Continue on Hammond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 40; US 64
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Exit 309
Toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 70
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 70
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
10
Turn sharp left onto Ricks Road
336 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ricks Road
11
Turn right onto Crocker Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crocker Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Anderson Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Anderson Street
13
Turn straight onto Selma Pine Level Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Selma Pine Level Road
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn left onto North Peedin Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Peedin Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North Peedin Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40; US 64 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Merge onto I 40; US 64 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway toward I 40 East: Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
9
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 309
Toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Ricks Road
Turn sharp left onto Ricks Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Anderson Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Anderson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
Pine Level, NC
Morning in Pine Level 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing fast-paced highway segments with more moderate road conditions. You will spend 56% of your time on highways, providing a consistent flow as you exit the city. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 10.3 miles along the Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. As you transition onto the Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway and eventually US 70, the road personality shifts from high-speed freeway travel to a more typical thoroughfare. Expect a varied driving environment that keeps you engaged without the fatigue of a long-haul interstate grind.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 40; US 64 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 40; US 64 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 40 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles (I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Pine Level, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Goldsboro along the way.
Goldsboro
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 42
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 43m. Total distance: 34.5 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 (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. 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 Pine Level, 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 1.6 miles (I 40; US 64 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 40 / Thomas Bradshaw Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles (I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Level, 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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