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.

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#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
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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 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 12:45:11.

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 21, 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.

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