How far is Bessemer City, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bessemer City and Durham is 142.62 miles (229.52 km).

Flight distance from Bessemer City, NC to Durham, NC is 142.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Bessemer City to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bessemer City, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 168.31 miles (270.87 km) by car.

Driving from Bessemer City to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Bessemer City

City in North Carolina, United States

Population 5577
GPS Coordinates 35°17'5"N 81°17'2"W
Latitude 35.2848600
Longitude -81.2839700
Altitude 275
Country United States
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#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.

Population 285897
GPS Coordinates 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W
Latitude 35.9940300
Longitude -78.8986200
Altitude 123
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bessemer City and Durham

The distance between Bessemer City and Durham is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bessemer City and Durham. The current time is 06:24:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.48 liters (5.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bessemer City and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bessemer City to Durham is $19.16 (diesel $25.2).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $19.16 $21.56 $23.82 $25.2

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bessemer City and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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