How far is Bessemer City, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bessemer City and Raleigh is 152.51 miles (245.43 km).

Flight distance from Bessemer City, NC to Raleigh, NC is 152.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Bessemer City to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bessemer City, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 195.09 miles (313.97 km) by car.

Driving from Bessemer City to Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Bessemer City

City in North Carolina, United States

Population 5577
GPS Coordinates 35°17'5"N 81°17'2"W
Latitude 35.2848600
Longitude -81.2839700
Altitude 275
Country United States
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#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bessemer City and Raleigh

The distance between Bessemer City and Raleigh is 314 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bessemer City and Raleigh. The current time is 08:55:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.06 liters (6.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bessemer City and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bessemer City to Raleigh is $22.21 (diesel $29.21).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $22.21 $25 $27.61 $29.21

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bessemer City and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Bessemer City 97.98 miles (158 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Bessemer City 185.31 miles (298 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Bessemer City 130.29 miles (210 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Bessemer City 29.37 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Bessemer City 47.85 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Bessemer City 168.31 miles (271 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Bessemer City 254.99 miles (410 km)

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