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Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Andrews, NC

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

337.8 mi

544 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 33m ★
6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 38m

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

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Downtown West Raleigh, NC, NC

West Raleigh, NC

Evgeniia Belman

Trip Overview

The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Andrews, NC covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Dan K. Moore Frwy, US 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 44m highway drive covering 337.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Dan K. Moore Frwy. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.8 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 198.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Dan K. Moore Frwy. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Hillsborough Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 337.8 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 0.7 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hillsborough Street

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Wade Avenue

Turn left onto Wade Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
67 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 40; US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Towns Along This Route

Between West Raleigh, NC and Andrews, NC, road signs point toward Statesville, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy and Atlanta.

Statesville

87.3 mi in | ~1h 44m | via I 40

Waynesville

265.9 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 74; US 64 Truck

Maggie Valley

265.9 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 74; US 64 Truck

Franklin

265.9 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 74; US 64 Truck

Murphy

265.9 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 74; US 64 Truck

Atlanta

265.9 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 74; US 64 Truck

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 198.8 mi 3h 50m
Dan K. Moore Frwy 61.5 mi 1h 11m
US 74 22 mi 29m
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway 21.9 mi 26m
US 19 16.8 mi 22m
Appalachian Highway 5.3 mi 6m
West Highway 19 4 mi 4m
Wade Avenue 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 198.8 mi, about 3h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Enterprise Street

44 ft · 7 sec · Enterprise Street
2

Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
3

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

107 ft · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
4

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street
5

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

90 ft · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
6

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street
7

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

99 ft · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
8

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Hillsborough Street
9

Turn right onto Faircloth Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Faircloth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Wade Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Wade Avenue

3.3 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 40

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

153 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville Use the slight left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

25 mi · 31 min · I 40
17

Take the exit onto US 74; US 64 Truck

22 mi · 29 min · US 74; US 64 Truck
Toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 74; US 64 Truck

22 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
19

Continue on US 19; US 74

5.3 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
20

Continue on US 19; US 74

4.0 mi · 4 min · West Highway 19
21

Turn right onto US 19; US 74

17 mi · 22 min · US 19; US 74
22

Take the exit onto US 19 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Business 19
Toward Andrews
23

Continue on US 19 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
24

Turn right onto Cherry Street

72 ft · 3 sec · Cherry Street
25

Arrive at destination

Cherry Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.9 miles or 3h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andrews, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Raleigh, 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 West Raleigh, NC

This is one driving day of about 337.8 miles and 6h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Raleigh, 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 I 40 for about 198.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.9 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 3h 17m into the drive

Downtown Boiling Springs, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boiling Springs, NC

169 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

Greensboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boiling Springs, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.8 miles.

Arriving in Andrews, NC

The final approach into Andrews, 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 Andrews, NC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 302.9
Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed
Park Closure: Seasonal road closures
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.06 one way

$108.12 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $58.90 $117.80
premium $4.78 $63.54 $127.09
diesel $5.64 $75.05 $150.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

North Hills - Tesla Supercharger

Raleigh, NC

Tesla

24 DCFC

Regency Centers Midtown East (Raleigh, NC)

Raleigh, NC

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Garner

Raleigh, NC

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.3 1 $35.47 $16.21
Efficient EV 84.5 0 $29.56 $13.51
EV Truck/SUV 135.1 1 $47.29 $21.62

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

West Raleigh, NC

Morning in West Raleigh on Monday

Local time

8:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Andrews, NC

Morning in Andrews on Monday

Local time

8:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Along the Route

63°F

Boiling Springs, NC

169 mi in

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.

Road read

6h 44m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Andrews, NC covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Dan K. Moore Frwy, US 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.9 miles from West Raleigh, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 337.8 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 0.7 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Raleigh, NC and Andrews, NC, road signs point toward Statesville, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy and Atlanta.

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