How far is West Raleigh, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Raleigh and Durham is 19.43 miles (31.27 km).
Flight distance from West Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is 19.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Raleigh, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 22.48 miles (36.17 km) by car.
Driving from West Raleigh to Durham will take approximately 00 hours 27 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 |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Raleigh and Durham
The distance between West Raleigh and Durham is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 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 Durham. The current time is 07:30:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Raleigh and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Raleigh to Durham is $2.56 (diesel $3.37).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $2.56 | $2.88 | $3.18 | $3.37 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Raleigh and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
