Origin
Fairmont, NC
Afternoon in Fairmont on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
110 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, NC
Mark Stebnicki
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 110 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Byrd Street, North Walnut Street, Apple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55 miles from Fairmont, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 110 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 110 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Byrd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Byrd Street | — | — |
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
| Apple Street | — | — |
| West 5th Street | — | — |
| North Water Street | — | — |
| Carthage Road | — | — |
| Capuano Street | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Byrd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Main Street
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Byrd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Byrd Street
3
Continue on North Walnut Street
10 mi
·
16 min
·
North Walnut Street
4
Continue on Apple Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Apple Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 5th Street
6
Turn left onto North Water Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Water Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Water Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Water Street
9
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Carthage Road
10
Turn right onto Capuano Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capuano Street
11
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
12
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 West: Raleigh
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
16
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
18
Turn straight onto South Saunders Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
19
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
21
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
22
Turn slight right onto Pullen Road
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pullen Road
23
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pullen Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
28
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 55 miles from Fairmont, NC, or about 55m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairmont, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairmont, NC
This is one driving day of about 110 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fairmont, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Fairmont, NC · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Fairmont, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.20 one way
$34.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 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 | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Thursday
Local time
2:55 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
19 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 50m 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 Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 110 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Byrd Street, North Walnut Street, Apple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 miles from Fairmont, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.20 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.
The drive from Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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