Distance from Washington to Raleigh by Car and Plane

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

Washington to Raleigh Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Raleigh, North Carolina is 259 miles or 418 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is 259 miles or 418 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Raleigh, North Carolina 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

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

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

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Raleigh
2025-12-19, 13:55:22 EST	2025-12-19, 13:55:22 EST

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

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC 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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