There are
2,813 mi
from Raleigh, NC to Santa Cruz, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Raleigh, North Carolina to Santa Cruz, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Raleigh, NC to Santa Cruz, CA) is 2,394.32 mi.
2,813 mi = 3.22 kms