How far is Shelby, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and West Raleigh is 165.02 miles (265.58 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 165.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Shelby to West Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 205.49 miles (330.71 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to West Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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 |
Ending point in West Raleigh: Enterprise Street (-78.664028,35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and West Raleigh
The distance between Shelby and West Raleigh is 331 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 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 Shelby and West Raleigh. The current time is 06:47:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.45 liters (7.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to West Raleigh is $23.39 (diesel $30.77).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $23.39 | $26.33 | $29.08 | $30.77 |
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 Shelby 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.
