Distance from San Diego to Raleigh by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Raleigh (NC) is 2196 miles or 3534 kilometers or 1907 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Raleigh is 2548 miles (4101 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 352 miles or 567 km.

San Diego to Raleigh Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Raleigh, NC

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Raleigh, North Carolina is 2548 miles or 4101 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Raleigh, NC is 2548 miles or 4101 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Raleigh, North Carolina is approximately 2548 miles (4101 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 San Diego, CA to Raleigh, NC

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Raleigh, NC?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Raleigh take?
San Diego and Raleigh are 45 hours 7 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 San Diego and Raleigh

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Raleigh (NC) is 3 Hours.
Raleigh time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Raleigh
2025-12-19, 19:13:57 PST	2025-12-19, 22:13:57 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2548 mi	4101 km	2212.68 nmi
Straight line distance	2196 mi	3534 km	1907 nmi
Difference	352 mi	567 km	305 nmi

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