Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Brogden, NC
Jean-Paul Wettstein
If you are planning a trip from West Raleigh to Brogden, you are looking at a straightforward 61.3-mile journey across North Carolina’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Thomas Bradshaw Freeway, US 70, and US 70 BYP to complete the trek. With fuel costs estimated at around $10, it is a very budget-friendly transit. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travels. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 BYP | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| US 70 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Old Mount Olive Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| NC 581 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 13 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Brogden, NC.
Start on Enterprise Street
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Continue on Pullen Road
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
Continue on US 70; US 401; NC 50
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42
Continue on US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
Continue on US 70
Turn slight right onto US 70
Continue on US 70
Take the ramp
Merge onto NC 581
Continue on US 13; US 117 Connector
Turn left onto Old Mount Olive Highway
Turn left onto Royall Drive
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 30.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
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 West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brogden on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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.
This highway-focused drive is defined by a 71% highway share, favoring speed and directness over rural backroads. You will find that the road maintains a steady pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.3 miles on the US 70 BYP. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, you can expect a consistent driving experience rather than a mix of technical turns or slow-moving local traffic. The transition between these high-speed arteries is designed for efficiency, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination. It is the type of route where you can settle into a comfortable rhythm early on and maintain it for the duration of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 BYP and US 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pullen Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Western Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Brogden, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Goldsboro along the way.
Goldsboro
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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