Distance from San Francisco to Raleigh by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Raleigh (NC) is 2404 miles or 3868 kilometers or 2088 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Raleigh is 2862 miles (4607 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 458 miles or 739 km.

San Francisco to Raleigh Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Raleigh, North Carolina is 2862 miles or 4607 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC is 2862 miles or 4607 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Raleigh, North Carolina is approximately 2862 miles (4607 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Raleigh, NC?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Raleigh take?
San Francisco and Raleigh are 50 hours 43 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 Francisco and Raleigh

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Raleigh
2025-12-21, 05:36:32 PST	2025-12-21, 08:36:32 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2862 mi	4607 km	2485.36 nmi
Straight line distance	2404 mi	3868 km	2088 nmi
Difference	458 mi	739 km	397 nmi

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