Origin
Half Moon, NC
Evening in Half Moon on Friday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Half Moon, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Half Moon, NC
Rino Adamo
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
This 114.9-mile drive from Half Moon to West Raleigh, North Carolina, will take you about 2 hours and 22 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major roadways, so expect a relatively efficient journey. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Half Moon, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.8 miles on NC 24, offering a good period of consistent travel. While the exact road conditions can vary, the profile suggests a drive where you'll primarily be on faster, more direct routes. This highway-centric approach means you're likely to encounter less frequent stops or slower local traffic, allowing for steady progress towards West Raleigh.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 24 and Beulaville Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in near NC 24.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 114.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
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NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
96.5 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
111.3 mi into trip
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~2h 14m 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...
5
114.7 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
114.8 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 59.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Beulaville Highway | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| I 40 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Gum Branch Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| South Kenansville Bypass | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Richlands Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Franck Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Ramsey Road
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ramsey Road
2
Turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Gum Branch Road
3
Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Franck Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 258; NC 24
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Richlands Highway
5
Continue on US 258; NC 24
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Beulaville Highway
6
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
7
Take the exit onto NC 24
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
NC 24
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
12
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
13
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
15
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
17
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
19
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
20
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
21
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 114.9-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Given the 2 hour and 22-minute duration, it's easily achievable in one day without needing an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 59.8-mile stretch on NC 24, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is quite reasonable, so budgeting for gas shouldn't be a major concern. Consider timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic entering the West Raleigh area.
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 57.5 miles from Half Moon, NC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 16m 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 55m
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 Half Moon, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Half Moon, NC
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Half Moon, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 59.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Half Moon, NC · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Half Moon, 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
$17.97 one way
$35.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
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: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
West Raleigh, NC
Evening in West Raleigh on Friday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
57 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
11 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
2h 22m 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 Half Moon, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 24, Beulaville Highway, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Half Moon, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.97 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 114.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Half Moon, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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