Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

673.1 miles 1083.3 km · straight line
770.4 miles actual route 1239.8 km · driving distance
14h 16min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Raleigh?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh is 673.1 miles (1083.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.4 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 16min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 7min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~18h 33min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°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 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM