Cape Cod to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.9 miles 975.1 km · straight line
740.1 miles actual route 1191.1 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Raleigh?

The distance from Cape Cod to Raleigh is 605.9 miles (975.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.1 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM