Origin
Sneads Ferry, NC
Afternoon in Sneads Ferry on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sneads Ferry, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sneads Ferry, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sneads Ferry, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 24, I 40, Catherine Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.5 miles on NC 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.47 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Sneads Ferry, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.1 miles in near NC 24.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 137.3 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: at 59.1 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
118.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
133.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: R...
5
137 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
137.2 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
|
Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 60.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 40 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Catherine Lake Road | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Wilmington Highway | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Jackson Store Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| NC 50 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Richlands Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Hallsville Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Country Club Road
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Continue on Country Club Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Road
3
Turn left onto NC 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 172
4
Turn right onto NC 210
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 210
5
Continue on NC 210
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
6
Turn slight right
133 ft
·
2 sec
7
Merge onto US 17
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilmington Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
9
Merge onto NC 24; NC 53
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 24; NC 53
10
Continue on US 258; NC 24
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
11
Turn left onto NC 111
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Catherine Lake Road
12
Turn right onto SR 1800
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto NC 50
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 50
15
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
16
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
17
Take the exit onto NC 24
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
NC 24
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
23
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
25
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
26
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
27
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
28
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
29
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
30
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
31
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 22m
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 Sneads Ferry, 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 Sneads Ferry, NC
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Sneads Ferry, NC · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NC 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 miles.
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
$21.47 one way
$42.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Thursday
Local time
2:02 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
17 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 53m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 24, I 40, Catherine Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Sneads Ferry, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.47 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 137.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 59.1 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sneads Ferry, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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