The Wake County Courthouse houses court facilities, as well as the meeting chambers, Room 700, of the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
Parking
The new Wake County parking deck is located at 216 W. Cabarrus St., on the corners of Davie, McDowell & Cabarrus streets. The nine-level deck (P1 through P9) has two entrances and three exits. Vehicular entrances are located on Cabarrus and Davie streets. [View detailed map]
Hours: Open 24 hours/7 days a week. Attendant on duty from 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Deck Operator: McLaurin Parking
Payment options:
- Pay the attendant: Cash, debit & credit cards are accepted; checks are not accepted.
- Pay-on-Foot: To ease the line when exiting the deck, the visiting public will be reminded to keep their parking ticket and pay at one of our pay-on-foot systems. For convenience, these machines are located in both McDowell Street lobbies. Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted.
- Pay in Lane: Credit and debit cards are accepted at these units, located at all exits. Cash is not accepted at these locations.
Driving Directions
The Wake County Courthouse is located at 316 Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh, between Salisbury and Fayetteville streets.
On US 1 and US 401 North (Capital Boulevard)
Travel South, cross over I-440 (the Beltline) and pass exits over Atlantic Avenue, Old Wake Forest Road and Wade Avenue. As you pass the Peace Street exit you will be on the northern edge of downtown; the name of Capital Boulevard changes to Dawson Street. Proceed through the next six (6) intersections, and the seventh intersection will be Martin Street. Turn left, go 2 blocks to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On US 64 East (New Bern Avenue)
Travel west, cross over I-440 (the Beltline) and proceed into the downtown area. At Tarboro Street, the name of New Bern Avenue changes to Edenton Street. Proceed from Tarboro Street until the State Capitol is on your left; the next cross street is Salisbury Street. Turn left, go 2 blocks to the intersection with Martin Street. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left after Martin Street.
On I-40 East
Proceed north to the intersection with I-440 (the Beltline) and merge left to take I-440 West; pass exits for Rock Quarry Road and Hammond Road, and exit right onto Saunders Street and head toward the downtown area. Cross South Street, Lenoir Street, Cabarrus Street, Davie Street to the intersection with Martin Street. Turn right, go 1 block to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On U.S. 70 East and N.C. 50 South
Proceed north to the intersection with U.S. 401, bear right and continue. Cross under I-440 (the Beltline) and proceed toward the downtown area. The street you are traveling on is South Saunders Street. Bear right onto McDowell Street. Cross South Street, Lenoir Street, Cabarrus Street, Davie Street to the intersection with Martin Street. Turn right, go 1 block to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On U.S. 401 South
Proceed north to intersection with U.S. 70 and N.C. 50, bear left and continue. Cross under I-440 (the Beltline) and proceed into the downtown area. The street you are traveling on is South Saunders Street. Bear right onto McDowell Street. Cross South Street, Lenoir Street, Cabarrus Street, Davie Street to the intersection with Martin Street. Turn right, go 1 block to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On U.S. 1 South
Proceed north to the intersection with I-440 (the Beltline) and turn right to enter I-440. Pass exits for Gorman Street, Lake Wheeler Road, cross over South Saunders Street and exit right to get down to South Saunders Street. Turn right to enter South Saunders Street and proceed north. Bear right onto McDowell Street. Cross South Street, Lenoir Street, Cabarrus Street, Davie Street to the intersection with Martin Street. Turn right, go 1 block to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On U.S. 64 West
Proceed east to intersection with U.S. 1 South; go under U.S. 1 and bear left to merge with U.S. 1; proceed north to intersection with I-440 (the Beltline) and turn right to enter I-440; pass exits for Gorman Street, Lake Wheeler Road, cross over South Saunders Street and exit right to get down to South Saunders Street; turn right to enter South Saunders Street. Proceed north and bear right onto McDowell Street. Cross South Street, Lenoir Street, Cabarrus Street, Davie Street to the intersection with Martin Street. Turn right, go 1 block to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On I-40 West
Proceed east and bear right at intersection where I-440 goes left; proceed on I-40 which is named Wade Avenue when it enters Raleigh. Cross Dixie Trail, Brooks Avenue, Canterbury Road, Oberlin Road, St. Mary's Street; pass under Glenwood Avenue; bear right to leave Wade Avenue and merge with Capital Boulevard. Pass Peace Street exit and you will be on the northern edge of downtown; the name of Capital Boulevard changes to Dawson Street. Proceed through six (6) intersections, and the seventh intersection will be with Martin Street. Turn left, go 2 blocks to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On U.S. 70 West
Proceed east, cross under I-440 (the Beltline) and the street name of the road you are traveling on is Glenwood Avenue; pass Oberlin Road and St. Mary's Street, and proceed through Five Points intersection. Pass over Wade Avenue and immediately exit right and enter Wade Avenue. Travel under Glenwood Avenue; bear right to leave Wade Avenue, and merge with Capital Boulevard; pass Peace Street exit and you will be on the northern edge of downtown; the name of Capital Boulevard changes to Dawson Street. Proceed through six (6) intersections, and the seventh intersection will be with Martin Street. Turn left, go 2 blocks to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.
On N.C. 50 North
Proceed south to intersection with U.S. 70 (which is named Glenwood Avenue); turn left to travel on Glenwood Avenue; cross under I-440 (the Beltline); pass Oberlin Road and St. Mary's Street, and proceed through Five Points intersection. Pass over Wade Avenue and immediately exit right and enter Wade Avenue. Travel under Glenwood Avenue; bear right to leave Wade Avenue, and merge with Capital Boulevard; pass Peace Street exit and you will be on the northern edge of downtown; the name of Capital Boulevard changes to Dawson Street. Proceed through six (6) intersections, and the seventh intersection will be with Martin Street. Turn left, go 2 blocks to Salisbury Street and turn right. The Wake County Courthouse is the second building on the left.