New Bedford to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.7 miles 932.9 km · straight line
695.9 miles actual route 1119.9 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Raleigh?

The distance from New Bedford to Raleigh is 579.7 miles (932.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.9 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts 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. 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM