How far is Elon, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elon and Raleigh is 53.67 miles (86.38 km).

Flight distance from Elon, NC to Raleigh, NC is 53.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Elon to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elon, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 67.43 miles (108.52 km) by car.

Driving from Elon to Raleigh will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Elon

Town in North Carolina

Population 12186
GPS Coordinates 36°6'10"N 79°30'24"W
Latitude 36.1029100
Longitude -79.5066900
Altitude 215
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 Elon and Raleigh

The distance between Elon and Raleigh is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 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 Elon and Raleigh. The current time is 03:20:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.01 liters (2.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elon and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elon to Raleigh is $7.68 (diesel $10.1).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $7.68 $8.64 $9.54 $10.1

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elon 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 Elon 61.99 miles (100 km)

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Elon 189.73 miles (305 km)

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Driving distance from Burlington, NC to Elon 4.28 miles (7 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Elon 57.65 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Elon 224.14 miles (361 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Elon 110.1 miles (177 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Elon 89.97 miles (145 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Elon 40.65 miles (65 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Elon 106.23 miles (171 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Elon 129.18 miles (208 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Elon 19.33 miles (31 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Elon 146.6 miles (236 km)

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