Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Morning in West Raleigh on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Eastover, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Eastover, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Eastover, NC covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillsborough Street, Pullen Road, Western Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
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 Eastover, NC is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Eastover, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Street | — | — |
| Pullen Road | — | — |
| Western Boulevard | — | — |
| South Dawson Street | — | — |
| South Saunders Street | — | — |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | — | — |
| SR 42 | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
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 Eastover, 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
·
6 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
11
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
14
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
16
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
17
Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
18
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Dunn Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 301: Dunn Road
21
Turn right onto Dunn Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dunn Road
22
Turn left onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
School Street
23
Turn left onto Middle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Road
24
Turn right onto Tom Geddie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tom Geddie Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastover, NC
The final approach into Eastover, 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
$9.48 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Eastover, NC
Morning in Eastover on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
9 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 15m 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 Eastover, NC covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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 30.3 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 $9.48 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 Eastover, NC is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Eastover, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Raleigh, NC to Eastover, 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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