New Bern to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

101 miles 162.5 km · straight line
113.5 miles actual route 182.6 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is New Bern from Raleigh?

The distance from New Bern to Raleigh is 101 miles (162.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located WNW of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 113.5 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. 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 New Bern 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 Bern to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bern & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m 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 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 246.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM