How far is Charlotte, NC from Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 129.59 miles (208.56 km).
Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is 129.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Charlotte to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 171.02 miles (275.23 km) by car.
Driving from Charlotte to Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.
| Population | 900350 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2270900 |
| Longitude | -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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 Charlotte and Raleigh
The distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 275 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 03 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 Charlotte and Raleigh. The current time is 00:54:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.84 liters (6.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlotte and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlotte to Raleigh is $19.47 (diesel $25.61).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $19.47 | $21.91 | $24.2 | $25.61 |
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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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlotte and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
