How far is Charlotte, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 129.59 miles (208.56 km).

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is 129.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Charlotte to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 171.02 miles (275.23 km) by car.

Driving from Charlotte to Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.

Population 900350
GPS Coordinates 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W
Latitude 35.2270900
Longitude -80.8431300
Altitude 229
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 Charlotte and Raleigh

The distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 275 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 03 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 Charlotte and Raleigh. The current time is 19:30:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.84 liters (6.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlotte and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlotte to Raleigh is $19.47 (diesel $25.61).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $19.47 $21.91 $24.2 $25.61

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlotte 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 Apex, NC to Charlotte 153.2 miles (247 km)

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Charlotte 130.79 miles (210 km)

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Driving distance from Burlington, NC to Charlotte 112.56 miles (181 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Charlotte 161.24 miles (259 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Charlotte 158.05 miles (254 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Charlotte 26.42 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Charlotte 144.24 miles (232 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Charlotte 158.67 miles (255 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Charlotte 25.04 miles (40 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Charlotte 92.18 miles (148 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Charlotte 250.18 miles (403 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Charlotte 77.65 miles (125 km)

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