Distance from Raleigh to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Washington (DC) is 231 miles or 371 kilometers or 201 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Washington is 259 miles (418 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 28 miles or 47 km.

Raleigh to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Washington, District of Columbia is 259 miles or 418 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is 259 miles or 418 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 259 miles (418 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 14 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Washington take?
Raleigh and Washington are 5 hours 14 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 Washington

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 07:08:12 EST	2025-12-19, 07:08:12 EST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	259 mi	418 km	224.92 nmi
Straight line distance	231 mi	371 km	201 nmi
Difference	28 mi	47 km	23 nmi

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