Philadelphia to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.9 miles 555.1 km · straight line
397.7 miles actual route 640.1 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Raleigh?

The distance from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 344.9 miles (555.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.7 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM