Goldsboro to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.4 miles 73 km · straight line
51.6 miles actual route 83 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Goldsboro from Raleigh?

The distance from Goldsboro to Raleigh is 45.4 miles (73 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NW of Goldsboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.6 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Goldsboro & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Goldsboro
35.38°N, 77.99°W
America/New_York
33m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 549 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM