Ann Arbor to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.7 miles 846 km · straight line
650.4 miles actual route 1046.7 km · driving distance
13h 0min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Raleigh?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Raleigh is 525.7 miles (846 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.4 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 0min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 36min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~16h 54min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM