Origin
Haw River, NC
Night in Haw River on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
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Current temp
49°F
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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
56m
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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 56m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stone 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 Haw River, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 56m 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 Haw River, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Street | — | — |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Wade Avenue | — | — |
| Faircloth Street | — | — |
| Hillsborough Street | — | — |
| Enterprise Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Stone Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haw River, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
295 ft
·
24 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
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40 East: Raleigh
8
Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wade Avenue
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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsborough Street
17
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Enterprise Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Haw River, NC · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.9 miles from Haw River, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Raleigh, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Raleigh, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
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
Night in West Raleigh on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
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
56m 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 51.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stone Street, Trollingwood Hawfields Road, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.12 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 Haw River, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 56m 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 Haw River, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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