Kinston to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.3 miles 111.6 km · straight line
80 miles actual route 128.7 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kinston from Raleigh?

The distance from Kinston to Raleigh is 69.3 miles (111.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located WNW of Kinston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kinston 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 Kinston to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kinston & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Kinston
35.26°N, 77.58°W
America/New_York
13m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 359.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM