Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Ramseur, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh to Ramseur is 61 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via US 64, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Consider this route for a quick and efficient trip, as it doesn't involve overnight stays or extensive exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 46.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 440 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Western Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Foushee Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Parks Crossroads Church Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Coleridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Salisbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Ramseur, NC.
Start on East South Street
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Continue on Western Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 440; US 1
Take the exit onto US 64
Continue on US 64
Take the exit
Continue on Parks Crossroads Church Road
Turn right onto Foushee Road
At end of road, turn right onto NC 22
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Raleigh, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Merge onto I 440; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Asheboro, Pittsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto NC 22 / Coleridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Ramseur on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
With 85% of this drive on highways, expect a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.2 miles on US 64. While much of the route utilizes interstate and major highway systems like I-440 and Western Boulevard, there are moments where the road might transition, offering a varied driving feel. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive where covering ground efficiently is the main objective.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 440. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Salisbury Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.3 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (I 440; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Raleigh, NC to Ramseur, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsboro along the way.
Pittsboro
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
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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