How far is Charlotte, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlotte and Durham is 121.4 miles (195.37 km).

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is 121.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Charlotte to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 144.24 miles (232.13 km) by car.

Driving from Charlotte to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.

Population 900350
GPS Coordinates 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W
Latitude 35.2270900
Longitude -80.8431300
Altitude 229
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 Charlotte and Durham

The distance between Charlotte and Durham is 232 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 34 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 Charlotte and Durham. The current time is 08:30:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.27 liters (5.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlotte and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlotte to Durham is $16.42 (diesel $21.6).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $16.42 $18.48 $20.41 $21.6

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlotte 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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