Origin
Haw River, NC
Late night in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haw River, 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
1h 5m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haw River, NC
Kelly
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Haw River and West Raleigh, this 51.9-mile journey is a quick trip that clocks in at approximately 56 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Stone Street and Trollingwood Hawfields Road before merging onto I-40 East to reach your destination. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is a highly economical way to traverse this stretch of the Southeast. The path remains entirely within North Carolina, making it a reliable choice for local travel between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition out of Haw River. While the route eventually utilizes I-40 East, it does not fit the profile of a monotonous, long-haul highway grind. Because the highway share is 0% in terms of a dedicated long-stretch cruise, you will spend most of your time navigating local surface roads. The character of the drive shifts from smaller local streets to the busier, more structured flow of the interstate system. Be prepared for a functional, utilitarian experience that prioritizes efficiency over long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 around 2.8 miles in near Trollingwood Hawfields Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles (Trollingwood Hawfields Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
45.1 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
6
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Enterprise Street
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stone Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hillsborough Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Faircloth Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Enterprise Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haw River, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
296 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn right onto Stone Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Stone Street
4
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 40; I 85
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40; I 85
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Turn right onto Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
10
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
12
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
14
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
16
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsborough Street
17
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Enterprise Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Haw River, NC · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Haw River, 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
$7.94 one way
$15.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in West Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
10 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 5m 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 Haw River, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Wade Avenue, Stone Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Haw River, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 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 50.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles (Trollingwood Hawfields Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Haw River, 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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