Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Morning in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, 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
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
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.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Buies Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Southeast, the 29.6-mile trek from West Raleigh to Buies Creek is a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because both locations are situated within North Carolina, you will remain in the familiar Southeast region throughout your travel. This trip is best suited for those who prefer staying off the major interstates and navigating local roads instead. Plan for a simple, efficient journey that gets you from point A to point B without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stage Road | 22.1 mi | 33m |
| South Saunders Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fayetteville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Wilmington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Leslie Campbell Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Kivett Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pullen Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Stage Road
— 22.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Buies Creek, 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 left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Dawson Street
10
Continue on US 70; US 401; NC 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 401
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Old Stage Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
15
Turn right onto Kivett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kivett Road
16
Turn right
98 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — 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
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Western Boulevard
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Continue onto US 401 / Fayetteville Road toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Old Stage Road
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Buies Creek, NC
Morning in Buies Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
15 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
48m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate through city streets using Hillsborough Street, Pullen Road, and Western Boulevard to reach your destination. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, your focus will be entirely on local traffic patterns and intersection navigation. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on Hillsborough Street. You should be prepared for frequent maneuvering as the road profile is consistently technical and urban in nature.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on Old Stage Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pullen Road.
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 29.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Pullen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pullen Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Western Boulevard): 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.
Between West Raleigh, NC and Buies Creek, NC, road signs point toward Fuquay-Varina and Fayetteville.
Fuquay-Varina
5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 401
Fayetteville
5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 401
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.6 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on Old Stage Road. 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 0.7 miles (Western Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buies Creek, 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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