Distance From Raleigh, NC To Charlotte, NC

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How far is Raleigh, NC from Charlotte, NC?

Distance by Flight

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

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

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 171.53 miles (276.04 km) by car.

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

#1 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

#2 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

Starting point in Raleigh: East South Street (-78.638606,35.772148)Ending point in Charlotte: South Tryon Street (-80.843177,35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time Between Raleigh and Charlotte

The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Raleigh and Charlotte. The current time is 23:00:59.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 17 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 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 17 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 22.91 liters (6.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Raleigh and Charlotte.The estimated cost of gas to go from Raleigh to Charlotte is $19.53 (diesel $25.68).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$19.53	$21.98	$24.27	$25.68

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 February 11, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Raleigh and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.