Distance from Raleigh to Downey by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Downey (CA) is 2227 miles or 3584 kilometers or 1934 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Downey is 2551 miles (4106 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 324 miles or 522 km.

Raleigh to Downey Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Downey, CA
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Downey, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is 2551 miles or 4106 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA is 2551 miles or 4106 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Downey, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is approximately 2551 miles (4106 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 45 to 46 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Downey take?
Raleigh and Downey are 45 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Downey

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Downey (CA) is 3 Hours.
Downey time is 3 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Downey
2025-12-19, 03:52:55 EST	2025-12-19, 00:52:55 PST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Downey California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Downey, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2551 mi	4106 km	2215.29 nmi
Straight line distance	2227 mi	3584 km	1934 nmi
Difference	324 mi	522 km	281 nmi

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