Halifax to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1000.8 miles 1610.7 km · straight line
1349.2 miles actual route 2171.4 km · driving distance
26h 56min estimated drive time
CAD 219 - CAD 269 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Raleigh?

The distance from Halifax to Raleigh is 1000.8 miles (1610.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located WSW of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1349.2 miles, taking about 26h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Halifax is in Nova Scotia, Canada, while Raleigh is in North Carolina, United States.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Halifax 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 Halifax to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 56min CAD 219 - CAD 269 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 19min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~35h 1min $162–$472* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Halifax & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m 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 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM