WHERE IS RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA? + HOW TO GET THERE

If you’ve been asking yourself the question, where is Raleigh, North Carolina and how do I get there? This is for you!

We traveled a lot before moving to Raleigh in 2004 but had never heard of the city of Raleigh until then. And we found ourselves living in Raleigh – it’s amazing how life works some time!

Raleigh is located on the East Coast of the USA about halfway between New York City and Florida, in the northeast central region of North Carolina.

WHERE IS RALEIGH LOCATED?

Apex Cary Fuquay-Varina Garner Holly Springs Knightdale

WHAT COUNTY IS RALEIGH NC IN?

Morrisville Raleigh Rolesville Wake Forest Wendell Zebulon

Nicknamed the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees which line the streets.

Interesting Facts About Raleigh

Population of Raleigh: 469,298 (2019).

Population of Wake County: 1,111,761 (2019).

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) serves the Triangle region which consists of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.

GETTING TO RALEIGH

By Plane

Interstate 40 (I-40) runs from Wilmington on the east coast all the way west to California runs past downtown Raleigh and connects with Raleigh’s beltline. I-440.

By Car

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