Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Late night in West Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Haw River, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Haw River, NC
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Haw River, NC covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan K. Moore Frwy, Wade Avenue, Stone Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 50.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Dan K. Moore Frwy is the longest continuous segment at about 40.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Hillsborough Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese 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
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m 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.
7
46.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Trollingwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward Trollingwood Road
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 40.7 mi | 46m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Stone Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hillsborough Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Faircloth Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Enterprise Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 40.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Haw River, 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
41 mi
·
46 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 152
Toward Trollingwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Stone Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Stone Street
16
Turn left
296 ft
·
22 sec
17
Turn right
98 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haw River, NC
The final approach into Haw River, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Haw River, NC
Late night in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
1h 4m 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 Haw River, NC covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan K. Moore Frwy, Wade Avenue, Stone Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $7.94 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Hillsborough Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Raleigh, NC to Haw River, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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