Daytona Beach to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.6 miles 763.8 km · straight line
540.2 miles actual route 869.3 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Raleigh?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Raleigh is 474.6 miles (763.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.2 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM