New Brunswick to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.7 miles 638.5 km · straight line
458.4 miles actual route 737.8 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is New Brunswick from Raleigh?

The distance from New Brunswick to Raleigh is 396.7 miles (638.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of New Brunswick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.4 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Brunswick & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New Brunswick
40.49°N, 74.45°W
America/New_York
26m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM