This 79.8-mile drive from West Raleigh, NC to Maury, NC takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. Your journey will primarily follow US 264 and I-87, with a brief stint on South Main Street in Maury. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, this highway-focused route is an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. You won't need an overnight stop, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks along the way. This is a straightforward drive for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 264
46.3 mi
52m
I 87
16.8 mi
17m
South Main Street
5.5 mi
7m
Capital Boulevard
2.8 mi
4m
NC 123
2.7 mi
4m
I 440
2.4 mi
2m
West Peace Street
0.7 mi
1m
Clark Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 46.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Maury, NC.
1
Start on Enterprise Street
0.2 mi·37 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
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Capital Boulevard
5
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
2.8 mi·4 min·Capital Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
7
Merge onto I 440
2.4 mi·2 min·I 440
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
17 mi·17 min·I 87; US 64; US 264
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
42 mi·45 min·US 264
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 42
12
Continue on US 264
4.0 mi·6 min·US 264
13
Turn right onto US 258
5.5 mi·7 min·South Main Street
14
Turn left onto NC 123
2.7 mi·4 min·NC 123
15
Turn left onto Maury Depot Street
156 ft·6 sec·Maury Depot Street
16
Arrive at destination
Maury Depot Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1 hour and 37-minute trip, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart West Raleigh any time of day and arrive in Maury without needing to split the drive. The fuel cost is minimal at around $12, so you'll have plenty of budget for snacks or a meal upon arrival. Since there are no specific recommended stops, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel ready to stretch your legs. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 264 to I-87 to ensure you're following the most direct path.
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 39.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maury, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Raleigh, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from West Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 264 for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Turn left toward Capital Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Toward Capital Boulevard
5
4.6 mi into trip|~9m in|I 440
Merge onto I 440
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
7 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
4
24.5 mi into trip|~31m in|US 264
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.64
$27.29
premium
$4.70
$14.77
$29.54
diesel
$5.61
$17.62
$35.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.38
$3.83
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Late night
in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Maury, NC
Late night
in Maury on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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
1h 37m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 86% of your drive on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 46.3 miles on US 264, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. You'll transition from US 264 to I-87, indicating a shift to faster, limited-access highway driving for much of the journey. While not explicitly scenic, the highway nature ensures a direct and uninterrupted path, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The road character is largely about smooth, consistent travel.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on US 264.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 264 and I 87. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Clark Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 79.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Clark Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 440): 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.
Between West Raleigh, NC and Maury, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
Wilson
7 mi in|~12m
Greenville
7 mi in|~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on US 264. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maury, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 440): 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 Maury, NC before heading back.
