New York to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.3 miles 681.3 km · straight line
488.1 miles actual route 785.5 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is New York from Raleigh?

The distance from New York to Raleigh is 423.3 miles (681.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.1 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 York 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 York to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM