How far is Blowing Rock, NC from Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Blowing Rock and Raleigh is 171.81 miles (276.5 km).
Flight distance from Blowing Rock, NC to Raleigh, NC is 171.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Blowing Rock to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Blowing Rock, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 199.29 miles (320.73 km) by car.
Driving from Blowing Rock to Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1316 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°8'6"N 81°40'39"W |
| Latitude | 36.1351300 |
| Longitude | -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Raleigh: East South Street (-78.638606,35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time Between Blowing Rock and Raleigh
The distance between Blowing Rock and Raleigh is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 Blowing Rock and Raleigh. The current time is 12:27:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.62 liters (7.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blowing Rock and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blowing Rock to Raleigh is $22.69 (diesel $29.84).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $22.69 | $25.53 | $28.2 | $29.84 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blowing Rock 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
Driving distance from Maine, NC to Blowing Rock 86.42 miles (139 km)
Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Blowing Rock 192.51 miles (310 km)
