Brownsville to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1306.9 miles 2103.3 km · straight line
1551.5 miles actual route 2496.9 km · driving distance
29h 21min estimated drive time
$149 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Raleigh?

The distance from Brownsville to Raleigh is 1306.9 miles (2103.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1551.5 miles, taking about 29h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 21min $149 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 13min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~38h 9min $186–$543* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM