Jersey City to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.5 miles 679.9 km · straight line
484.7 miles actual route 780 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Raleigh?

The distance from Jersey City to Raleigh is 422.5 miles (679.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 484.7 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City 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 Jersey City to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM