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Trip from Windsor, NC to West Raleigh, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

116.7 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in North Carolina, United States

Windsor, NC

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Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

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Trip Overview

This 118.4-mile drive from Windsor, NC, to West Raleigh, NC, will take you approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical trip. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for much of the journey, with no highway miles. It's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Given its relatively short duration and local road nature, you'll want to be prepared for frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you make your way through North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.3 miles from Windsor, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 13 70.7 mi 1h 20m
US 64 Bypass 38.1 mi 40m
New Bern Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
East Edenton Street 1.5 mi 3m
Hillsborough Street 1.1 mi 2m
US 13 BUS 0.8 mi 1m
I 440 0.7 mi <1m
US 17 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 13 — 70.7 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, NC and West Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on East Granville Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Granville Street
2

Continue on US 13 BUS; NC 308

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 13 BUS; NC 308
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
4

Turn left onto US 13; US 17

14 mi · 19 min · US 13; US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on US 13; US 64

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 13; US 64
6

Continue on US 64 Bypass

38 mi · 40 min · US 64 Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Exit 3 Toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 440

0.7 mi · 53 sec · I 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Downtown, New Bern Ave Use the right lane.
10

Turn straight onto US 64 Business

2.6 mi · 4 min · New Bern Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on East Edenton Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Edenton Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

38 ft · 0 sec · Hillsborough Street
14

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

84 ft · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
16

Continue on Hillsborough Street

503 ft · 14 sec · Hillsborough Street
17

Turn right onto Enterprise Street

44 ft · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
18

Arrive at destination

Enterprise Street

Trip Plan

Given that this drive is just under two hours and primarily local, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic in the Raleigh area, though the route's local nature means you'll experience slower speeds regardless. With no major highway stretches, plan for frequent turns and keep an eye on your navigation, as it's easy to miss a turn on these local roads. The $19 fuel cost is minimal, so you won't need to stress about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank to ensure uninterrupted travel through the various local segments.

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 58.3 miles from Windsor, NC, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 26 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.3 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Windsor, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Windsor, NC

This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Windsor, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 13 for about 70.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, NC

58 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

Greenville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Mount, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Windsor, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wendell, North Carolina

2.5 mi

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.7 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12524435094

Visit website

Vollmer Farm - Farm Market & Cafe'

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bunn, North Carolina

+19194963076

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Universal Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19196049326

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 111.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK

At end of road, turn right onto US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 13; US 17

Turn left onto US 13; US 17

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
8
110 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East...
5
110.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | I 440

Merge onto I 440

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.25 one way

$36.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.95 $39.91
premium $4.70 $21.60 $43.20
diesel $5.61 $25.77 $51.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35 0 $12.25 $5.60
Efficient EV 29.2 0 $10.21 $4.67
EV Truck/SUV 46.7 0 $16.34 $7.47

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Windsor, NC

Late night in Windsor on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Raleigh, NC

Late night in West Raleigh on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Nashville, NC

58 mi in

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

18 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

2h 17m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means your journey will primarily consist of navigating through towns and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstate travel. The route is designed for frequent adjustments, so keep your focus sharp for the many turns ahead. While there's no single longest uninterrupted stretch to report, the continuous engagement with local roads will keep you involved throughout the nearly two-hour drive from Windsor to West Raleigh.

95% 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: 70.7 mi on US 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and US 64 Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK.

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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13; US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Windsor, NC to West Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward To Us 1 along the way.

To Us 1

110 mi in | ~2h 3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 116.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.7 miles on US 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13; US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Raleigh, 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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