How far is Morganton, NC from Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morganton and Raleigh is 170.8 miles (274.87 km).
Flight distance from Morganton, NC to Raleigh, NC is 170.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Morganton to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morganton, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 196.95 miles (316.95 km) by car.
Driving from Morganton to Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16625 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°44'43"N 81°41'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.7454100 |
| Longitude | -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Raleigh: East South Street (-78.638606,35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morganton and Raleigh
The distance between Morganton and Raleigh is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Morganton and Raleigh. The current time is 07:25:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.31 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morganton and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morganton to Raleigh is $22.42 (diesel $29.49).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $22.42 | $25.23 | $27.87 | $29.49 |
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 Morganton and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
