How far is Salem, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and West Raleigh is 170.2 miles (273.91 km).

Flight distance from Salem, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 170.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Salem to West Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 191.95 miles (308.91 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to West Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 04 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
#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 Salem and West Raleigh

The distance between Salem and West Raleigh is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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 West Raleigh. The current time is 09:50:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.64 liters (6.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to West Raleigh is $21.85 (diesel $28.74).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $21.85 $24.59 $27.16 $28.74

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem 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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