Origin
Raleigh, NC
Morning in Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Green Level, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Green Level, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Raleigh, NC to Green Level, NC covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan K. Moore Frwy, Wade Avenue, Western Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 54.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 40.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
387 ft
255 ft
Total Climb
95 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
387 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Gorman Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Gorman Street
Turn right onto Gorman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Wade Avenue
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Trollingwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward Trollingwood Road
6
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Pinebrook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 40.7 mi | 46m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Stone Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Roxboro Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North NC 49 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gorman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 40.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Green Level, 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
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 lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
41 mi
·
46 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 152
Toward Trollingwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Stone Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Street
13
Turn right onto Trollingwood Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Trollingwood Road
14
Continue on North Wilkins Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilkins Road
15
Turn left onto Bason Road
57 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bason Road
16
Turn right onto NC 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Roxboro Street
17
Continue on NC 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North NC 49
18
Turn right onto Greenway Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenway Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Drive
20
Turn right onto Hilldale Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hilldale Street
21
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Evergreen Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Raleigh, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Green Level, NC
The final approach into Green Level, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Green Level, NC
Morning in Green Level on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
1h 13m 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 Green Level, NC covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 27.5 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 $8.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raleigh, NC to Green Level, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 255 ft to 387 ft elevation with about 95 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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