How far is Nags Head, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nags Head and Raleigh is 169.27 miles (272.42 km).

Flight distance from Nags Head, NC to Raleigh, NC is 169.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nags Head, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 196.56 miles (316.33 km) by car.

Driving from Nags Head to Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Nags Head

City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population 2997
GPS Coordinates 35°57'27"N 75°37'27"W
Latitude 35.9573900
Longitude -75.6240600
Altitude 2
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 Nags Head and Raleigh

The distance between Nags Head and Raleigh is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Nags Head and Raleigh. The current time is 12:54:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 55 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 26.26 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nags Head and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nags Head to Raleigh is $22.38 (diesel $29.43).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $22.38 $25.18 $27.81 $29.43

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 Nags Head 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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