Mexico City to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1681.4 miles 2706 km · straight line
2114 miles actual route 3402.2 km · driving distance
41h 55min estimated drive time
MXN 4865 - MXN 5988 estimated fuel cost
~3h 53min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Raleigh?

The distance from Mexico City to Raleigh is 1681.4 miles (2706 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2114 miles, taking about 41h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 53min. Mexico City is in Mexico, 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mexico 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 Mexico City to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 55min MXN 4865 - MXN 5988 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 18min $169–$317* Budget
Train ~54h 30min $254–$740* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m 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 560 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM