Origin
Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Angier, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
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Angier, NC
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Trip Overview
Raleigh, NC to Angier, NC is 21.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Fayetteville Road and NC 42, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within North Carolina. Expect a mixed drive with a good portion on main roads, making it a straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick excursion or as a segment of a larger trip, easily completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Road | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| NC 42 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| South Wilmington Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Salisbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Depot Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— 8.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Angier, 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
·
40 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Continue on South Wilmington Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Wilmington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 401
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 401
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto NC 42; NC 55
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 42; NC 55
7
Turn left onto NC 210
516 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Depot Street
8
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Salisbury Street
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Continue onto US 401 / Fayetteville Road toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NC 42; NC 55
Turn left onto NC 42; NC 55
Navigation decision point
3
21 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NC 210 / West Depot Street
Turn left onto NC 210 / West Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Angier, NC
Afternoon in Angier on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of up to 8.5 miles on Fayetteville Road, which forms a significant part of your drive. As you travel, the roads will transition from more urban-feeling arteries in Raleigh to the quieter NC 42 and then South Wilmington Street as you approach Angier. The overall feel is a practical transition from a larger city to a smaller town.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Fayetteville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Salisbury Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (NC 42; NC 55): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Raleigh, NC and Angier, NC, road signs point toward Fuquay-Varina and Fayetteville.
Fuquay-Varina
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 401
Fayetteville
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 401
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Fayetteville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (NC 42; NC 55): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Angier, NC before heading back.
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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