Orlando to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.3 miles 845.4 km · straight line
591.6 miles actual route 952.1 km · driving distance
10h 55min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Orlando from Raleigh?

The distance from Orlando to Raleigh is 525.3 miles (845.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Orlando. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.6 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Orlando in Florida 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Orlando 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 Orlando to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 55min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 6min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 12min $71–$207* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM