North Carolina → New York · Interstate 40 / Interstate 440 (Beltline)
The night-time return from Raleigh, North Carolina, to New York, New York, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 782 km (486 miles) of Interstate 40 / Interstate 440 (Beltline) and the 9h 58m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $65.41 for the 71.1 liters (18.8 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $336.26 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.