Lakewood to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.3 miles 616.9 km · straight line
456.4 miles actual route 734.5 km · driving distance
9h 24min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Lakewood from Raleigh?

The distance from Lakewood to Raleigh is 383.3 miles (616.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Lakewood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.4 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 24min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 17min $37–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 56min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakewood & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lakewood
40.10°N, 74.22°W
America/New_York
23m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM