How far is Blowing Rock, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Blowing Rock and West Raleigh is 170.25 miles (273.98 km).

Flight distance from Blowing Rock, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 170.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Blowing Rock, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 192.51 miles (309.82 km) by car.

Driving from Blowing Rock to West Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.

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#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 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is known for its proximity to Raleigh, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the William Peace University.

Population 338759
GPS Coordinates 35°47'13"N 78°39'50"W
Latitude 35.7868200
Longitude -78.6638900
Altitude 122
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Blowing Rock and West Raleigh

The distance between Blowing Rock and West Raleigh is 310 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 West Raleigh. The current time is 12:13:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.71 liters (6.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blowing Rock and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blowing Rock to West Raleigh is $21.91 (diesel $28.82).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $21.91 $24.67 $27.24 $28.82

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blowing Rock and West 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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