Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Broadway, 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
57m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Broadway, NC
Timur Zh
Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile drive from West Raleigh, NC to Broadway, NC is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 57 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With a projected fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical option for a short journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion spent on interstates and state highways. As both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. This trip is perfect if you're looking for a quick and efficient way to get between these two North Carolina locations without needing to break it up over multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 440 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| NC 42 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Corinth Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pullen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 440
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Broadway, 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
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 440; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 84
Toward Old US 1
12
Turn right onto Old US Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 1
13
Turn left onto Corinth Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Corinth Road
14
Turn sharp right onto NC 42
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 42
15
Continue on NC 42
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avents Ferry Road
16
Turn left onto Broadway Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Road
17
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 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 31.3 — 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
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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Old US 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84
Toward Old US 1
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NC 42
Turn sharp right onto NC 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Broadway, NC
Late night in Broadway on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
57m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 42.9-mile route, with 74% of the journey utilizing faster roads like I 440 and NC 42. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I 440, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The drive transitions from interstate cruising to more local road travel as you approach your destination, with Corinth Road being a part of the latter section. While not overly technical, the shift in road type is noticeable and requires a slight adjustment in driving style.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on I 440.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 440 and NC 42. 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 57m 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 2.9 miles (I 440; US 1): 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.
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 West Raleigh, NC to Broadway, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Old Us 1 along the way.
Old Us 1
22.5 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 440. 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 0.1 miles (Pullen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (I 440; US 1): 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 Broadway, 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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