How far is Raleigh, NC from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Miami, FL is about 795.5 miles (1280.3 km), with a travel time of about 14h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
795.51 mi
14h 37m
Flight
696.89 mi
1121.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
696.89 mi
Kilometers
1121.54 km
Flight Time
01h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
795.51 mi
Kilometers
1280.25 km
Drive Time
14h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 14h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Tue, Aug 25, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Aug 26, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-08-24T23:06
Arrive Miami
Tue, Aug 25, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
14h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:37 PM to 10:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbine
GA

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

From Raleigh
398.5 mi
07h 18m
To Miami
397 mi
07h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    385.6 mi · 6 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295: Jaxport Terminals, Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Beltway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Beltway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · East Beltway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    202.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
8 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
411 mi · 52%
I 95 South
213 mi · 27%
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 14%
East Beltway
22.2 mi · 3%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 2%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
12.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Keep slight left

386 mi · 06h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.6 mi
696.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbine
07h 18m from Raleigh
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Miami?

The road trip is about 795.5 miles (1280.3 km) and usually takes 14h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 398.5 miles from Raleigh and 397 miles from Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $111.19 one way or $222.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 249.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woodbine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Historic Brunswick Courthouse

Brunswick , GA
701 G St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.9/5 11 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Brunswick Old City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Brunswick Old City Hall

Brunswick , GA
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Wedding venue
Brunswick Housing Authority
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Brunswick Housing Authority

Brunswick , GA
1126 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 3.1/5 17 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbine.

RAIL

Jacksonville

66 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Jesup

73 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Miami. Straight-line distance: 696.89 mi (1121.54 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.07 gal
106.26 L · about $111.19
Round trip
$222.37
56.14 gal · 212.52 L
Estimated CO2
249.5 kg one way
Round trip: 498.9 kg / 1100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $111.19 $222.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $124.32 $248.64
Premium $4.78 $134.12 $268.24
Diesel $5.62 $157.87 $315.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Aug 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Miami. The current time is 23:06:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.