Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Welcome, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
108.9 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Welcome, NC
Đan Thy Nguyễn Mai
Trip Overview
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Welcome, NC covers 108.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillsborough Street, Faircloth Street, Wade Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.03 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.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Street | — | — |
| Faircloth Street | — | — |
| Wade Avenue | — | — |
| Dan K | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| US 29 South | — | — |
| NC 8 | — | — |
| Winston Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hillsborough Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Welcome, NC.
1
Start on Enterprise Street
43 ft
·
7 sec
·
Enterprise Street
2
Turn right onto Hillsborough Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsborough Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
9
Turn right onto Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
10
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wade Avenue
11
Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
12
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy
13
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 29 South
16
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
18
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward NC 8: Winston-Salem, Lexington
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
NC 8: Winston-Salem, Lexington
20
Turn right onto Winston Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Road
21
Continue on Old US Hwy 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
22
Continue on Old US Highway 52
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Highway 52
23
Turn right
69 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 54.4 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 1h 5m 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Welcome, 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 108.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from West Raleigh, 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
$17.03 one way
$34.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.04 | $48.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.43 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Welcome, NC
Afternoon in Welcome on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Graham, NC
54 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.
Temperature spread
13 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
2h 11m 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?
108.9 mi in 2h 11m 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.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hillsborough Street.
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 West Raleigh, NC to Welcome, NC is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Welcome, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 108.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Welcome, 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 Welcome, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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