Origin
Brogden, NC
Evening in Brogden on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brogden, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brogden, NC
Jean-Paul Wettstein
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brogden to West Raleigh covers 61.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes of drive time. This trip functions perfectly as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays to reach your destination. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly transit across the Southeast region of North Carolina. By utilizing a combination of US 70, I-40, and US 70 BYP, you will find this to be a straightforward connection between the two points. Because the drive is efficient and short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Brogden, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, including the primary US 70 corridor and the faster I-40 artery. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.5-mile segment on US 70, which allows for steady progress before you transition to other sections of the route. Expect a transition from the more rural feel of Brogden into the denser traffic patterns as you approach West Raleigh. The experience behind the wheel is consistent and predictable, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads or technical terrain.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 13; US 117 Connector.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 61.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 13; US 117 Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 13; US 117 Connector
Turn right onto US 13; US 117 Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
5
46.6 mi into trip
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~1h in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: R...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| I 40 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| US 13 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Mount Olive Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Saunders Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brogden, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Royall Drive
79 ft
·
5 sec
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Royall Drive
2
Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Mount Olive Highway
3
Turn right onto US 13; US 117 Connector
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 13; US 117 Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft
·
11 sec
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
7
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
11
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
12
Merge onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
17
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
19
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
Use the none lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
21
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
Use the none lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
23
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
24
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
25
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 20 minute drive, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You likely will not need to plan for formal rest stops, but keeping an eye on traffic patterns as you approach the West Raleigh area is a smart move for a smoother arrival. Factor the $10 fuel estimate into your travel budget ahead of time to keep your trip logistics simple. Given that the route leans heavily on major highways, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a less crowded driving experience. Because your longest stretch is 18.5 miles on US 70, make sure your vehicle is ready for sustained highway speeds before you depart Brogden.
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 30.5 miles from Brogden, NC, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 61.1 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 41m 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 6m
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 Brogden, 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 Brogden, NC
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brogden, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Brogden, NC · 41m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Brogden, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Raleigh, NC
The final approach into West Raleigh, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Raleigh, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Raleigh, NC
Evening in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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
1h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brogden, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, I 40, US 70 BYP. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Brogden, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 61.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 13; US 117 Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brogden, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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