Origin
West Raleigh, NC
Afternoon in West Raleigh on Thursday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Sneads Ferry, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 $21.47 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
68.6 miles from West Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Sneads Ferry, NC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Sneads Ferry, 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 Sneads Ferry, 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
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
17
Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
18
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
19
Turn right onto D S Williams Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
20
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
21
Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
22
Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left
14 mi
·
21 min
24
Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
25
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
26
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Wilmington Highway
28
Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
29
Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
30
Continue on NC Highway 210
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 210
31
Turn left onto NC Highway 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 172
32
Turn right onto Country Club Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Country Club Road
33
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 1h 26m 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sneads Ferry, 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 137.3 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from West Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.6 mi from West Raleigh, NC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sneads Ferry, NC
The final approach into Sneads Ferry, 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 Sneads Ferry, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.47 one way
$42.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sneads Ferry, NC
Afternoon in Sneads Ferry on Thursday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
2h 53m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 68.6 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 $21.47 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from West Raleigh, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Sneads Ferry, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Raleigh, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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