Origin
Green Level, NC
Afternoon in Green Level on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Level, NC to Raleigh, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Level, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Level, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Wade Avenue, Western Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 54.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Wade Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.4 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Wade Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hilldale Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Hilldale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Greenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Trollingwood Hawfields Road): 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hilldale Street
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Greenway Street
Turn right onto Greenway Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
16.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Western Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Stone Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Roxboro Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North NC 49 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gorman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Level, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Evergreen Avenue
180 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hilldale Street
3
Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pinebrook Drive
4
Turn right onto Greenway Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Greenway Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NC 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North NC 49
6
Continue on NC 49
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxboro Street
7
Turn left onto Bason Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bason Road
8
Turn right onto North Wilkins Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilkins Road
9
Continue on Trollingwood Road
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
Trollingwood Road
10
Turn left onto Stone Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Street
11
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; I 85
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40; I 85
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wade Avenue
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
17
Continue on Gorman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
20
Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
21
Turn left onto East South Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
East South Street
22
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Green Level, NC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Green Level, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Raleigh, NC
The final approach into 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
$8.59 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in Raleigh on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 13 mph
0% chance
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
38 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 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Green Level, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Wade Avenue, Western Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Green Level, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hilldale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Greenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Trollingwood Hawfields Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Green Level, NC to Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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