Distance from Raleigh to Orange by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Orange (CA) is 2214 miles or 3564 kilometers or 1923 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Orange is 2546 miles (4098 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 332 miles or 534 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Orange is 2214 miles or 3564 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Orange, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Orange?

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

Raleigh to Orange Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Orange, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Orange, California is 2546 miles or 4098 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Orange, CA is 2546 miles or 4098 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Orange, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Orange, California is approximately 2546 miles (4098 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 44 to 45 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Orange, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Orange, CA?
The total driving time is 44 hours, 59 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Orange take?
Raleigh and Orange are 44 hours 59 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 Orange

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

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Orange
2025-12-19, 14:02:05 EST2025-12-19, 11:02:05 PST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Orange California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2546 mi 4098 km 2210.95 nmi
Straight line distance 2214 mi 3564 km 1923 nmi
Difference 332 mi 534 km 287 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
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Orange Details

Orange is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 47' 16'' Longitude: W 117° 51' 11.2''
Latitude33.78779
Longitude-117.85311
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Orange

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Orange, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 85 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 64 hours 1 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 56 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 51 hours 13 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 46 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 42 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 39 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 36 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 34 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 32 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 30 hours 7 minutes