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2h 45m
Distance
139.5 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
5 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Edenton, NC
Michael Ken
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Edenton, NC covers 139.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, US 13, I 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.33 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
69.8 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 139.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and US 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 80 miles on US 64.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 13. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 440): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 left toward Capital Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 440
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Queen Street
Navigation decision point
Between West Raleigh, NC and Edenton, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
Wilson
Greenville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 80 mi | 1h 26m |
| US 13 | 33 mi | 42m |
| I 87 | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Capital Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 440 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Albemarle Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Peace Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clark Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Edenton, NC.
Start on Enterprise Street
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Continue on West Peace Street
Turn left
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 440
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Continue on US 13; US 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
Turn right onto US 17 Business; NC 32
Turn left onto East Queen Street
Turn right onto Court 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edenton, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Raleigh, 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 West Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 139.5 miles and 2h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 69.8 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
The final approach into Edenton, 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 Edenton, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Ridgewood Shopping Center
Raleigh, NC
4 DCFC
Target T0961 (Cary, NC)
Cary, NC
3 DCFC
Shoppes at Garner
Raleigh, NC
2 DCFC
Sheetz
Raleigh, NC
1 DCFC
Courtyard Marriot
Raleigh, NC
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Raleigh on Monday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Edenton on Monday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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