Petrified Forest to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1749.1 miles 2814.9 km · straight line
1987.8 miles actual route 3199.1 km · driving distance
35h 18min estimated drive time
$191 - $235 estimated fuel cost
~4h 1min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Raleigh?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Raleigh is 1749.1 miles (2814.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1987.8 miles, taking about 35h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 1min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 18min $191 - $235 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 22min $159–$298* Budget
Train ~45h 53min $239–$696* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m 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 583 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 146 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM