Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2104.8 miles 3387.4 km · straight line
2448.1 miles actual route 3939.9 km · driving distance
43h 24min estimated drive time
$236 - $290 estimated fuel cost
~4h 44min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Raleigh?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Raleigh is 2104.8 miles (3387.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 2448.1 miles, taking about 43h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 44min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California 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. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 24min $236 - $290 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 5min $196–$367* Budget
Train ~56h 25min $294–$857* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m 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 702 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 175 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM