Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Buies Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Southeast, the 29.6-mile trek from West Raleigh to Buies Creek is a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because both locations are situated within North Carolina, you will remain in the familiar Southeast region throughout your travel. This trip is best suited for those who prefer staying off the major interstates and navigating local roads instead. Plan for a simple, efficient journey that gets you from point A to point B without the need for an overnight stay.
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
14.8 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate through city streets using Hillsborough Street, Pullen Road, and Western Boulevard to reach your destination. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, your focus will be entirely on local traffic patterns and intersection navigation. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on Hillsborough Street. You should be prepared for frequent maneuvering as the road profile is consistently technical and urban in nature.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillsborough Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC is easy. At 47m 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 West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pullen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dawson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Saunders Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Wilmington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fayetteville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Stage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hillsborough Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Buies Creek, NC.
1
Start on Enterprise Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Enterprise Street
2
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
3
Turn slight right
105 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pullen Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pullen Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
7
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Turn straight onto South Dawson Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Dawson Street
10
Continue on South Saunders Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saunders Street
11
Continue on South Wilmington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilmington Street
12
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
13
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Old Stage Road
14
Turn right onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
15
Turn right onto Kivett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kivett Road
16
Turn right
98 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with no scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, be mindful that relying on local roads like Hillsborough Street means your progress may be dictated by local traffic volume. You will not need to plan for lengthy rest breaks given the 47-minute duration, allowing you to drive straight through to Buies Creek. Make sure to double-check your navigation before pulling away, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires constant attention to road signage. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, enjoy the simplicity of this quick, local-focused journey.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.8 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 23m into the drive.
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 29.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buies Creek, 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 29.6 miles and 47m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buies Creek, NC
The final approach into Buies Creek, 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 Buies Creek, 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
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Buies Creek, NC
Afternoon in Buies Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
4 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
47m 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 West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC covers 29.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillsborough Street, Pullen Road, Western Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 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 $4.74 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.
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Raleigh, NC to Buies Creek, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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