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Neighborhoods analyzed
18+
Data points per commute
7
Avg. Downtown drive
22 min
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Raleigh Commute Know-How
Local intel that makes the numbers above more useful.
I-40 toll lanes
The I-40 Express Lanes between Falls Lake and Downtown can save 15–25 minutes during rush hour but typically cost $4–$8 round trip on a weekday commute. Free lanes are usable but can crawl — budget extra time if you skip the toll.
I-440 outer loop
Raleigh's outer beltway is fastest after 6 PM and on weekends. Mid-morning and rush hour, expect slowdowns at the I-40 and I-85 interchanges. Inside the loop is denser; outside the loop adds 10–15 minutes to most Downtown commutes.
Independence Blvd (US-74)
Independence runs Downtown to Cary and is a major Cary-area commute corridor. Heavy rush-hour congestion 4–6 PM heading southeast. Alternates: I-440 outer loop, or Monroe Rd parallel surface route.
GoRaleigh bus system
Raleigh's only light-rail line runs from I-440/South Boulevard to UNC Raleigh. Roughly parallels I-40/South Boulevard. Best for commutes between Glenwood South, Downtown, Mordecai, Mordecai, and UNC Raleigh. ~25 minutes end-to-end. Free park-and-ride at most stations.
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