Gulf Shores to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

649 miles 1044.5 km · straight line
752.6 miles actual route 1211.2 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Raleigh?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Raleigh is 649 miles (1044.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.6 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM