Origin
Pine Level, NC
Evening in Pine Level on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
134.9 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on M M Ray Road, Seven Creeks Highway, New Britton Highway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.5 miles from Pine Level, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 134.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M M Ray Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M M Ray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seven Creeks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Britton Highway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vinson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Love Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South J K Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jk Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
M M Ray Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Pine Level Church Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pine Level Church Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto M M Ray Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M M Ray Road
3
Turn left onto Seven Creeks Highway
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Seven Creeks Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto New Britton Highway East
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
New Britton Highway East
5
Continue on Vinson Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vinson Boulevard
6
Continue on East Love Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Love Mill Road
7
Turn right onto South J K Powell Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South J K Powell Boulevard
8
Continue on South Powell Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Powell Boulevard
9
Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jk Powell Boulevard
10
Continue on Powell Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Boulevard
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on American Indian Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
American Indian Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
15
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
16
Continue on Apple Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Apple Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 5th Street
18
Turn left onto North Water Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Water Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Water Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Water Street
21
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Carthage Road
22
Turn right onto Capuano Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capuano Street
23
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
24
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 West: Raleigh
27
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
28
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
30
Turn straight onto South Saunders Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
31
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
32
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
33
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
34
Turn slight right onto Pullen Road
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pullen Road
35
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
37
Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pullen Road
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
39
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
40
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 67.5 miles from Pine Level, NC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
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 Pine Level, 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 Pine Level, NC
This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Level, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.5 mi from Pine Level, NC · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.5 miles from Pine Level, 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
$21.59 one way
$43.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.52 | $47.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $25.38 | $50.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.16 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.63 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
West Raleigh, NC
Evening in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
7:16 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
2h 28m 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 Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M M Ray Road, Seven Creeks Highway, New Britton Highway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.5 miles from Pine Level, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 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.
The drive from Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pine Level, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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