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1h 52m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scotland Neck, NC
Nunzio Guerrera
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
The drive from Scotland Neck, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, I 95, Thirteen Bridges Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.24 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
44.5 miles from Scotland Neck, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 89 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.8 miles on US 64.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Roanoke Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 89 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: near the start (Roanoke Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Scotland Neck, NC and West Raleigh, NC, road signs point toward Rocky Mount, Raleigh, To Us 1 and Downtown.
Rocky Mount
Raleigh
To Us 1
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| I 95 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Thirteen Bridges Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| West 12th Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 481 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| New Bern Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Edenton Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Glenview Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
Start on East 11th Street
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
Turn left onto East 12th Street
Continue on NC 125; NC 903
Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road
Continue on Whitaker Street
Turn right onto NC 481 Business
Turn straight onto NC 481 Business
At end of road, turn right onto NC 481
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 64
Take the exit
Merge onto I 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 64 Business
Continue on East Edenton Street
Continue on Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Continue on Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Continue on Hillsborough Street
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 58m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Scotland Neck, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Scotland Neck, NC
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Scotland Neck, NC · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Scotland Neck, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.24 one way
$28.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| premium | $4.78 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.77 | $39.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Scotland Neck on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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