How far is Morganton, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Morganton and Raleigh is 170.8 miles (274.87 km).

Flight distance from Morganton, NC to Raleigh, NC is 170.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Morganton, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 196.95 miles (316.95 km) by car.

Driving from Morganton to Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Morganton

City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States

Population 16625
GPS Coordinates 35°44'43"N 81°41'5"W
Latitude 35.7454100
Longitude -81.6848200
Altitude 352
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 Morganton and Raleigh

The distance between Morganton and Raleigh is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Morganton and Raleigh. The current time is 04:45:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.31 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morganton and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morganton to Raleigh is $22.42 (diesel $29.49).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $22.42 $25.23 $27.87 $29.49

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 Morganton 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 Burlington, NC to Morganton 138.49 miles (223 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Morganton 187.16 miles (301 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Morganton 91.23 miles (147 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Morganton 75.9 miles (122 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Morganton 88.69 miles (143 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Morganton 170.17 miles (274 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Morganton 208.82 miles (336 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Morganton 54.44 miles (88 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Morganton 118.87 miles (191 km)

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