New Haven, Connecticut to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.8 miles 789.9 km · straight line
565.6 miles actual route 910.3 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Raleigh?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Raleigh is 490.8 miles (789.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.6 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut 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 Haven, Connecticut 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 Haven, Connecticut to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~11h 10min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM