How far is Durham, NC from Charlotte, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Durham and Charlotte is 121.4 miles (195.37 km).
Flight distance from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is 121.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Durham to Charlotte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Durham, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 144.58 miles (232.67 km) by car.
Driving from Durham to Charlotte will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Charlotte: South Tryon Street (-80.843177,35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time Between Durham and Charlotte
The distance between Durham and Charlotte is 233 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 35 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 Durham and Charlotte. The current time is 06:51:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 49 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 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.31 liters (5.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Durham and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Durham to Charlotte is $16.46 (diesel $21.65).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.46 | $18.52 | $20.46 | $21.65 |
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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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Durham and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
