How far is Morganton, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morganton and Durham is 156.94 miles (252.56 km).
Flight distance from Morganton, NC to Durham, NC is 156.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Morganton to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morganton, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 170.17 miles (273.86 km) by car.
Driving from Morganton to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16625 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°44'43"N 81°41'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.7454100 |
| Longitude | -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morganton and Durham
The distance between Morganton and Durham is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Morganton and Durham. The current time is 03:35:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.73 liters (6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morganton and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morganton to Durham is $19.37 (diesel $25.48).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $19.37 | $21.8 | $24.08 | $25.48 |
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 November 07, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morganton and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
