Distance from Raleigh to Fresno by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Fresno (CA) is 2274 miles or 3659 kilometers or 1975 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Fresno is 2677 miles (4309 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 403 miles or 650 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Fresno is 2274 miles or 3659 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Fresno, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Fresno?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA is 5 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Fresno Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Fresno, California is 2677 miles or 4309 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA is 2677 miles or 4309 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Fresno, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Fresno, California is approximately 2677 miles (4309 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Fresno, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Fresno take?
Raleigh and Fresno are 47 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Fresno

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

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Fresno
2025-12-19, 07:14:10 EST2025-12-19, 04:14:10 PST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Fresno California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2677 mi 4309 km 2324.71 nmi
Straight line distance 2274 mi 3659 km 1975 nmi
Difference 403 mi 650 km 349 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Raleigh

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Fresno Details

Fresno is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 44' 51.8'' Longitude: W 119° 46' 20.5''
Latitude36.74773
Longitude-119.77237
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Fresno

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Fresno, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 89 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 59 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 53 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 48 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 44 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 35 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 41 minutes