Gulf Shores to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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