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Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC

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Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

150.5 mi

242 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hemby Bridge, NC, NC

Hemby Bridge, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Evgeniia Belman

Trip Overview

Embarking on this 150.5-mile journey from Hemby Bridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take around 3 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via US 1, Fayetteville Road, and the Monroe Expressway, with a substantial 46% of the drive on highways. This route, situated entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, offers a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an economical option for a day trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 48 miles on US 1, so plan for your stops accordingly.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.2 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway speeds with more local road travel. Approximately 46% of the route is on highways, offering efficient travel for significant portions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 48 miles along US 1, providing a consistent pace for that segment. As you progress, expect the character of the road to evolve, shifting between faster thoroughfares and potentially more varied terrain as you approach your destination in West Raleigh.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 48 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 150.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham
9
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 74 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 1 / Fayetteville Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
147.5 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
6
147.8 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hemby Bridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

Asheboro

49.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 74 BUS

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 48 mi 54m
Fayetteville Road 43.4 mi 52m
Monroe Expressway 16.4 mi 19m
W. Cliff Martin Highway 12.8 mi 17m
Andrew Jackson Highway 10.2 mi 13m
US 74 BUS 5.3 mi 7m
West Marshville Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
Carroll M. Edwards Highway 2.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 48 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge, NC and West Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto US 74 BYP

16 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Merge onto US 74

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
6

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
7

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
9

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
10

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
11

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 74 BUS
Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Green Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

43 mi · 52 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 42 sec
16

Merge onto US 1

48 mi · 54 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

446 ft · 9 sec
Toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
19

Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn left onto Pullen Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pullen Road
21

Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road

63 ft · 2 sec · Pullen Road
22

Continue on Pullen Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Pullen Road
23

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

205 ft · 6 sec · Hillsborough Street
24

Continue on Hillsborough Street

503 ft · 14 sec · Hillsborough Street
25

Turn right onto Enterprise Street

44 ft · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
26

Arrive at destination

Enterprise Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 10 minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic as you near West Raleigh. With only one recommended stop, flexibility is key; you can choose to pause when needed or push through the 48-mile stretch on US 1 in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and plan your refueling stops strategically before embarking on longer highway segments to ensure a smooth journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.2 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.2 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

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 Hemby Bridge, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Hemby Bridge, NC

This is one driving day of about 150.5 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 48 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.2 mi from Hemby Bridge, NC · 1h 39m into the drive

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

75 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Hemby Bridge, 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

$23.53 one way

$47.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.73 $51.47
premium $4.70 $27.85 $55.71
diesel $5.61 $33.23 $66.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.2 0 $15.80 $7.22
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02
EV Truck/SUV 60.2 0 $21.07 $9.63

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Hemby Bridge, NC

Night in Hemby Bridge on Tuesday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

West Raleigh, NC

Night in West Raleigh on Tuesday

Local time

11:00 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

6 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

3h 10m 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 Hemby Bridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 150.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Fayetteville Road, Monroe Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.2 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 150.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hemby Bridge, NC to West Raleigh, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

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