How far is Durham, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Durham and Raleigh is 21.14 miles (34.02 km).

Flight distance from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is 21.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Durham, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 28.84 miles (46.41 km) by car.

Driving from Durham to Raleigh will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Durham and Raleigh

The distance between Durham and Raleigh is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Raleigh. The current time is 01:16:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.85 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Durham and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Durham to Raleigh is $3.28 (diesel $4.32).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $3.28 $3.69 $4.08 $4.32

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 Durham and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Apex, NC to Durham 23.39 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Durham 224.21 miles (361 km)

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Driving distance from Burlington, NC to Durham 35.23 miles (57 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Durham 18.77 miles (30 km)

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Driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Durham 258.62 miles (416 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Durham 144.58 miles (233 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Durham 124.26 miles (200 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Durham 88.88 miles (143 km)

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Driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Durham 163.66 miles (263 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Durham 53.81 miles (87 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Durham 108 miles (174 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Durham 69.45 miles (112 km)

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