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 Franklinton, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Franklinton, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from West Raleigh to Franklinton, you are looking at a manageable 27.2-mile journey. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Southeast region using a combination of Clark Avenue, West Peace Street, and Capital Boulevard. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the entire route remains within North Carolina, you won't need to worry about changing state regulations or major regional shifts during your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Avenue | — | — |
| West Peace Street | — | — |
| Capital Boulevard | — | — |
| South Cheatham Street | — | — |
| West Green Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clark Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Franklinton, NC.
1
Start on Enterprise Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Enterprise Street
2
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue
3
Continue on West Peace Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peace Street
4
Turn left onto Capital Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Capital Boulevard
5
Turn straight onto Capital Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Boulevard
6
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Boulevard
8
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Boulevard
9
Turn right onto South Cheatham Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cheatham Street
10
Turn right onto West Green Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Green Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
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
Franklinton, NC
Late night in Franklinton on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
9 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
43m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, meaning you should prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires constant attention to traffic and intersections. Since there are no designated stops along the 27.2-mile path, the drive feels like a continuous transition from the urban atmosphere of West Raleigh toward the smaller community of Franklinton. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a steady pace that reflects the local roads you are traversing. Expect to stay engaged with the road layout throughout the entirety of your 43-minute travel time.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Clark Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Franklinton, NC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Franklinton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Franklinton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklinton, 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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