Princeton, New Jersey to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.7 miles 615.9 km · straight line
444.9 miles actual route 716 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Princeton, New Jersey from Raleigh?

The distance from Princeton, New Jersey to Raleigh is 382.7 miles (615.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Princeton, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.9 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey 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 Princeton, New Jersey 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 Princeton, New Jersey to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Princeton, New Jersey & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM