How far is Murphy, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphy and Durham is 295.43 miles (475.45 km).
Flight distance from Murphy, NC to Durham, NC is 295.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Murphy to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphy, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 332.82 miles (535.63 km) by car.
Driving from Murphy to Durham will take approximately 05 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Murphy
Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina
| Population | 1666 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°5'15"N 84°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.0875800 |
| Longitude | -84.0346300 |
| Altitude | 486 |
| 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 Murphy and Durham
The distance between Murphy and Durham is 536 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 57 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 Murphy and Durham. The current time is 02:20:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.46 liters (11.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphy and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphy to Durham is $37.89 (diesel $49.83).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $37.89 | $42.64 | $47.09 | $49.83 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphy and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
