Where is Garner, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Garner Located? - Garner is a city located in the Wake County of North Carolina, United States. Garner lies between 34.8547756 Degrees North latitudes and 106.7053035 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garner, North Carolina

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Where is Garner Located?

Garner is a city located in the Wake County of North Carolina, United States. Garner lies between 34.8547756 Degrees North latitudes and 106.7053035 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garner city is 31159 people and the city has a total area of 15.9 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garner, North Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarner
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.7113°N
Longitude78.6142°W
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Land Area17.84 sq mi
Water Area0.16 sq mi
Total Area18.00 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)31,159 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,747
ZIP Codes27529, 27597
Area Code919, 984
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-26320
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 13th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garner, North Carolina

  • Raleigh, North Carolina — 6 mi North
  • Clayton, North Carolina — 10 mi Southeast
  • Knightdale, North Carolina — 11 mi Northeast
  • Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina — 15 mi Southwest
  • Apex, North Carolina — 19 mi West
  • Cary, North Carolina — 14 mi Northwest
  • Wendell, North Carolina — 17 mi Northeast
  • Zebulon, North Carolina — 24 mi East
  • Holly Springs, North Carolina — 18 mi West
  • Smithfield, North Carolina — 23 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Garner, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RaleighNorth Carolina615 minutes
ClaytonNorth Carolina1018 minutes
KnightdaleNorth Carolina1118 minutes
CaryNorth Carolina1422 minutes
Fuquay-VarinaNorth Carolina1525 minutes
ApexNorth Carolina1930 minutes
WendellNorth Carolina1728 minutes
SmithfieldNorth Carolina2330 minutes
DurhamNorth Carolina3140 minutes
Chapel HillNorth Carolina3845 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garner, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA CodeRDU
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 401, North Carolina Highway 50
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Raleigh Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGoRaleigh and GoTriangle regional transit services
  • Interstate 40 - Major east-west interstate connecting Garner with Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, and western North Carolina.
  • U.S. Route 70 - Primary corridor linking Garner with Raleigh, Clayton, and eastern North Carolina.
  • U.S. Route 401 - Connects the town with downtown Raleigh and communities to the south.
  • North Carolina Highway 50 - Provides regional access through Wake and Johnston counties.

What are top Places to Visit in Garner, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
Lake Benson ParkPark
White Deer Park Nature CenterNature Center
Garner Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue
Yates Mill County ParkHistoric Park
Historic Downtown GarnerHistoric District
Lake Benson BoathouseRecreation Area
Juniper Level Botanic GardenBotanical Garden
Pullen ParkPark
North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesMuseum
North Carolina Museum of ArtMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Garner, North Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Wake Technical Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
North Carolina State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering and research
Shaw UniversityPrivateUniversityHistorically Black university
William Peace UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Wake County Public School SystemPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Garner, North Carolina

Lake Benson, Swift Creek, Walnut Creek, Neuse River, Lake Wheeler, Middle Creek, Little Creek, Crabtree Creek

Golf Courses in Garner, North Carolina

Riverwood Golf Club, Pine Hollow Golf Club, Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Reedy Creek Golf Course, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Hedingham Golf Club, Raleigh Golf Association

Garner, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Garner was established in the late nineteenth century as a railroad community along the North Carolina Railroad and quickly became an important shipping point for agricultural products.
  • The town was incorporated in 1905 and was named after H.C. Garner, a local landowner who contributed property for the railroad depot.
  • During the twentieth century, Garner evolved from a rural farming community into a growing residential suburb of nearby Raleigh.
  • The expansion of Interstate 40 and other major highways encouraged commercial development and attracted new businesses and residents.
  • Today, Garner is one of Wake County's fastest-growing communities, known for its parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to North Carolina's Research Triangle region.

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