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Trip from Snow Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

75.8 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Snow Hill, NC, NC

Snow Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Evgeniia Belman

Trip Overview

The drive from Snow Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kingold Boulevard, Highway 58 North, Moyton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kingold Boulevard
Highway 58 North
Moyton Avenue
I-440 West
Downtown
New Bern Avenue
East Edenton Street
Hillsborough Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Kingold Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill, NC and West Raleigh, NC.

1

Start on West Harper Street

282 ft · 15 sec · West Harper Street
2

Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kingold Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Highway 58 North

13 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North
4

Continue on Moyton Avenue

5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
6

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 6 min
7

Merge slight right

40 mi · 42 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

0.5 mi · 44 sec · I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
9

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 53 sec
10

Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Downtown, New Bern Ave
11

Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · New Bern Avenue
12

Continue on East Edenton Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Edenton Street
13

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
15

Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

85 ft · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
17

Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

502 ft · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
18

Turn right onto Enterprise Street

43 ft · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Zebulon, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zebulon, NC

38 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.

Popular next leg

Zebulon, NC to West Raleigh, NC

23.6 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Wilson, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zebulon, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Snow Hill, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.85 one way

$23.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.96 $25.92
premium $4.70 $14.03 $28.06
diesel $5.61 $16.74 $33.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.96 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.63 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Snow Hill, NC

Afternoon in Snow Hill on Saturday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Raleigh, NC

Afternoon in West Raleigh on Saturday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 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 17m 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?

75.8 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kingold Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Snow Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Snow Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Snow Hill, NC to West Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Raleigh, 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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