How far is Sanford, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Durham is 38.88 miles (62.57 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Durham, NC is 38.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 49.68 miles (79.95 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Durham will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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 Sanford and Durham
The distance between Sanford and Durham is 80 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 53 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 Sanford and Durham. The current time is 03:29:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.64 liters (1.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Durham is $5.66 (diesel $7.44).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $5.66 | $6.37 | $7.03 | $7.44 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
