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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Raleigh and Raleigh is 1.74 miles (2.81 km).

Flight distance from West Raleigh, NC to Raleigh, NC is 1.74 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Raleigh, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 2.71 miles (4.37 km) by car.

Driving from West Raleigh to Raleigh will take approximately 00 hours 06 minutes.

#1 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
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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 West Raleigh and Raleigh

The distance between West Raleigh and Raleigh is 4 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 02 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 West Raleigh and Raleigh. The current time is 08:33:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.36 liters (0.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Raleigh and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Raleigh to Raleigh is $0.31 (diesel $0.41).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $0.31 $0.35 $0.38 $0.41

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 West Raleigh and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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