Southeast - Chapel Hill to Raleigh via Hwy 54. Safe enough?

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wanders
10-26-07, 07:39 PM
I will be travelling from High Point to Raleigh soon. I have a route from H.P to Chapel Hill that I have done before. Looking on a map, Hwy 54 goes from Chapel Hill straight to Raleigh. It has been several years since I've gone by car and just looking for some advice.

Lurch
10-26-07, 08:35 PM
NC-54 is very busy between Chapel Hill and Raleigh. I normally ride south out of Chapel Hill, staying east of 15/501 and working southeast toward NC-751 to Olive Chapel. Apex-Olive Chapel Road leads into Apex and it is relatively easy to get from Apex to Cary to Raleigh most any time. The only time I brave NC-54 between Raleigh and Chapel Hill is early on Sunday mornings. Let me know if you want more specific route directions.
wanders
10-26-07, 09:00 PM
Thanks Lurch. I've got my delorme in hand, Crossing the lake at Farrington looks interesting. I will definitely go the apex -> cary -> raleigh route.