Origin
Ramseur, NC
Late night in Ramseur on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramseur, NC to Raleigh, NC
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramseur, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
This 61-mile drive from Ramseur, NC to Raleigh, NC takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 64 and the Claude E. পরমাণ Memorial Highway, with a portion on Western Boulevard as you approach Raleigh. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is an economical journey within the Southeast region. The route is largely highway-focused, offering a straightforward path to your destination. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, no overnight stays are necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 46.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Western Boulevard | 3.1 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 Wilmington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramseur, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on NC 22
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Coleridge Road
2
Turn left onto Foushee Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Foushee Road
3
Turn left onto Parks Crossroads Church Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parks Crossroads Church Road
4
Turn right onto US 64
19 mi
·
27 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
27 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 64
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
Exit 404B
Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
7
Merge onto US 1; US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
446 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
10
Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
13
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
14
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Ramseur, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 404B
Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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 25m 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 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 46.7 miles on US 64, providing a consistent pace. While primarily on highways, the route incorporates sections like Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway and Western Boulevard, which may offer a slight variation in scenery and traffic flow as you get closer to Raleigh. This drive is designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
77% 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: 46.7 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 64.
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 61 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 4.6 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Ramseur, NC and Raleigh, NC, road signs point toward Western Boulevard: Nc State Univ and Cary.
Western Boulevard: Nc State Univ
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Cary
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 17m
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 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on US 64. 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 4.6 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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