Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Morrisville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Morrisville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Morrisville, NC covers 12.1 miles and takes about 18m 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, Aviation Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 12.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 3.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
455 ft
276 ft
Total Climb
184 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
455 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Hillsborough Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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 11 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.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Aviation Parkway South, Morrisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 285A
Toward Aviation Parkway South, Morrisville
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Morrisville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Aviation Parkway South along the way.
Aviation Parkway South
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Aviation Parkway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hillsborough Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Faircloth Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Enterprise Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Morrisville, 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
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 285A
Toward Aviation Parkway South, Morrisville
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto Aviation Parkway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Aviation Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto NC 54
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chapel Hill Road
16
Turn sharp left
16 ft
·
0 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morrisville, NC
Afternoon in Morrisville on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
18 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
18m 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 Morrisville, NC covers 12.1 miles and takes about 18m 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, Aviation Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 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 $1.89 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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.
On the drive from West Raleigh, NC to Morrisville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Aviation Parkway South along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 276 ft to 455 ft elevation with about 184 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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