Distance from Raleigh to Sunnyvale by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Sunnyvale (CA) is 2388 miles or 3844 kilometers or 2074 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Sunnyvale is 2818 miles (4536 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 430 miles or 692 km.

Raleigh to Sunnyvale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sunnyvale, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sunnyvale, California is 2818 miles or 4536 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sunnyvale, CA is 2818 miles or 4536 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Sunnyvale, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sunnyvale, California is approximately 2818 miles (4536 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 Raleigh, NC to Sunnyvale, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Sunnyvale, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Sunnyvale take?
Raleigh and Sunnyvale are 50 hours 5 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 Sunnyvale

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Sunnyvale (CA) is 3 Hours.
Sunnyvale time is 3 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Sunnyvale
2025-12-21, 23:33:35 EST	2025-12-21, 20:33:35 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2818 mi	4536 km	2447.15 nmi
Straight line distance	2388 mi	3844 km	2074 nmi
Difference	430 mi	692 km	373 nmi

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