How far is Salem, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Durham is 158.05 miles (254.35 km).
Flight distance from Salem, NC to Durham, NC is 158.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Salem to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 171.05 miles (275.29 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Salem
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
| Population | 2218 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°41'55"N 81°41'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.6987400 |
| Longitude | -81.6970400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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 Salem and Durham
The distance between Salem and Durham is 275 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 03 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 Salem and Durham. The current time is 02:48:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.85 liters (6.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Durham is $19.47 (diesel $25.61).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $19.47 | $21.92 | $24.2 | $25.61 |
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 Salem and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
