Origin
Raleigh, NC
Evening in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Alamance, NC
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Alamance, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Raleigh to Alamance, you can expect a manageable 60.6-mile trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This straightforward journey fits perfectly into a single day, making it an ideal choice if you want to keep your travel time minimal. You will primarily navigate via the Dan K. Moore Frwy, Wade Avenue, and Western Boulevard, keeping you firmly within the Southeast region throughout the trip. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Because the route is relatively short and efficient, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple days.
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
30.3 miles from Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between major thoroughfares and urban arteries. The route is entirely highway-based, ensuring a consistent pace as you move through the Southeast landscape. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Dan K. Moore Frwy, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.8 miles. While the drive remains fast-paced, the frequent turns keep the experience engaging rather than monotonous. By the time you pull into Alamance, you will have navigated a mix of high-speed transit and local road connections that define this specific corridor.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan K. Moore Frwy is the longest continuous segment at about 49.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Gorman Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 40 / Dan K. Moore Frwy.): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Gorman Street
Turn right onto Gorman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Wade Avenue
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 40 / Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge onto I 40 / Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
58 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NC 62: Alamance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 143
Toward NC 62: Alamance
6
58.1 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
|
NC 62 / Alamance Road
Turn left onto NC 62 / Alamance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 49.8 mi | 57m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Alamance Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Gorman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Faircloth Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| S NC Highway 62 E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 49.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Alamance, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4
Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Gorman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wade Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
50 mi
·
57 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 143
Toward NC 62: Alamance
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NC 62
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamance Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on NC 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
S NC Highway 62 E
13
Turn left onto Cardinal Lane
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cardinal Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Cardinal Lane
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 1 hour and 16-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no mandatory stops required to complete the 60.6-mile distance, you can easily drive straight through without planning for lengthy breaks. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention, especially when transitioning between the Dan K. Moore Frwy and local streets. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to avoid peak commuter hours to keep your transit time as predictable as possible. Since fuel costs are budget-friendly at around $10, you can focus your energy on navigating the turns rather than worrying about mid-trip refueling stops.
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 30.3 miles from Raleigh, NC, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 60.6 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 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 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamance, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Raleigh, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dan K. Moore Frwy for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Raleigh, NC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamance, NC
The final approach into Alamance, 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 Alamance, 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
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Alamance, NC
Evening in Alamance on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°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
25 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 16m 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 Raleigh, NC to Alamance, NC covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan K. Moore Frwy, Wade Avenue, Western Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Raleigh, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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 60.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 40 / Dan K. Moore Frwy.): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raleigh, NC to Alamance, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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