Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Albemarle, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Albemarle, NC
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Trip Overview
West Raleigh, NC to Albemarle, NC is 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m via McReynolds Street and I 440, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road travel. It's a straightforward journey, well-suited for a single-day excursion, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short drive between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McReynolds Street | 42.2 mi | 59m |
| I 440 | 42 mi | 48m |
| White Hill Road | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Albemarle Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NC 24 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Monroe Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pullen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
McReynolds Street
— 42.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Albemarle, NC.
1
Start on Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Enterprise Street
2
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
401 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
3
Turn slight right
104 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pullen Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
6
Continue on Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
7
Turn right
402 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Western Boulevard West
8
Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Merge onto I 440; US 1
42 mi
·
48 min
·
I 440; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 501
11 mi
·
14 min
·
White Hill Road
12
Continue on NC 24; NC 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
336 ft
·
6 sec
·
McReynolds Street
14
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
42 mi
·
59 min
·
McReynolds Street
15
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albemarle Road
17
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Albemarle Road
18
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Turn right onto US 52 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 2nd Street
21
Continue on US 52 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
22
Turn left onto West Main Street
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on fuel, with an estimated cost of $17 for the 107.4-mile journey. While there are no specific stops noted, the longest stretch on McReynolds Street is over 42 miles, so plan for a brief pause before reaching Albemarle if needed. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around Raleigh.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Raleigh, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on McReynolds Street for about 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from West 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.8 — 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
|
Pullen Road
Turn right onto Pullen Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right toward Western Boulevard West
Navigation decision point
Toward Western Boulevard West
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Albemarle, NC
Late night in Albemarle on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Carthage, NC
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
2h 24m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on McReynolds Street, including one segment that extends for 42.2 miles, offering a longer, uninterrupted drive. The drive transitions between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local roads as you progress. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions, from cruising on the interstate to navigating more community-focused streets.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.2 mi on McReynolds Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pullen Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Pullen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pullen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albemarle, 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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