How far is Salem, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Raleigh is 171.6 miles (276.16 km).

Flight distance from Salem, NC to Raleigh, NC is 171.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 194.91 miles (313.68 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.

#1 Salem

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

Population 2218
GPS Coordinates 35°41'55"N 81°41'49"W
Latitude 35.6987400
Longitude -81.6970400
Altitude 371
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 Salem and Raleigh

The distance between Salem and Raleigh is 314 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 29 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 Salem and Raleigh. The current time is 05:03:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.04 liters (6.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Raleigh is $22.19 (diesel $29.18).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $22.19 $24.97 $27.58 $29.18

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 Salem 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 Charlotte, NC to Salem 76.79 miles (124 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Salem 89.57 miles (144 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Salem 171.05 miles (275 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Salem 209.71 miles (337 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Salem 119.75 miles (193 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Salem 107.8 miles (173 km)

Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Salem 191.95 miles (309 km)

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Driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Salem 278.39 miles (448 km)

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Driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Salem 91.71 miles (148 km)

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