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Trip from Spring Hope, NC to West 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

48m

Distance

37.3 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Spring Hope, NC, NC

Spring Hope, NC

Dave Clarke

Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Evgeniia Belman

Trip Overview

Spring Hope, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 37.3 miles and takes about 48 minutes via US 64 Alternate, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With most of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick commute or a short hop. You'll find it a practical option for moving between these two areas without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 Alternate 27.1 mi 29m
East Nash Street 3.5 mi 5m
New Bern Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
East Edenton Street 1.5 mi 3m
Hillsborough Street 1.1 mi 2m
I 440 0.7 mi <1m
Enterprise Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 Alternate — 27.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hope, NC and West Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on US 64 Alternate

3.5 mi · 5 min · East Nash Street
2

Turn left onto US 64 Alternate; NC 231

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 64 Alternate; NC 231
3

Take the ramp onto US 64 Alternate

27 mi · 29 min · US 64 Alternate
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Exit 3 Toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 440

0.7 mi · 53 sec · I 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Downtown, New Bern Ave Use the right lane.
7

Turn straight onto US 64 Business

2.6 mi · 4 min · New Bern Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on East Edenton Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Edenton Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

38 ft · 0 sec · Hillsborough Street
11

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

84 ft · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
13

Continue on Hillsborough Street

503 ft · 14 sec · Hillsborough Street
14

Turn right onto Enterprise Street

44 ft · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
15

Arrive at destination

Enterprise Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

19 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

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zebulon, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Spring Hope, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 64 Alternate

Take the ramp onto US 64 Alternate

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.6 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East...
5
31.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 440

Merge onto I 440

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.9 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
4
36.7 mi into trip | ~47m in | Hillsborough Street

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.83 one way

$11.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.38 $12.76
premium $4.70 $6.90 $13.81
diesel $5.61 $8.24 $16.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Spring Hope, NC

Morning in Spring Hope on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 6 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:28AM EDT until April 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 18 at 7:58PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

West Raleigh, NC

Morning in West Raleigh on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 9 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:28AM EDT until April 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 18 at 7:58PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

2 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

48m 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?

About 75% of this 37.3-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 27.1 miles on US 64 Alternate. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur around mile 27.1, leading into a more local street environment as you approach West Raleigh. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway sections.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on US 64 Alternate.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 Alternate and East Nash Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near US 64 Alternate.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 37.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.7 miles (US 64 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 440): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spring Hope, NC and West Raleigh, NC, road signs point toward To Us 1 and Downtown.

To Us 1

30.6 mi in | ~34m

Downtown

31.9 mi in | ~36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 64 Alternate. 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 3.7 miles (US 64 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 440): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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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