How far is West Jefferson, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Jefferson and Durham is 147.39 miles (237.19 km).
Flight distance from West Jefferson, NC to Durham, NC is 147.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from West Jefferson to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Jefferson, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 165.02 miles (265.57 km) by car.
Driving from West Jefferson to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 West Jefferson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1313 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°24'13"N 81°29'34"W |
| Latitude | 36.4037400 |
| Longitude | -81.4928800 |
| Altitude | 907 |
| 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 West Jefferson and Durham
The distance between West Jefferson and Durham is 266 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 West Jefferson and Durham. The current time is 04:24:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.04 liters (5.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Jefferson and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Jefferson to Durham is $18.78 (diesel $24.71).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.78 | $21.14 | $23.35 | $24.71 |
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 West Jefferson and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Maine, NC to West Jefferson 77.38 miles (125 km)
Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to West Jefferson 185.91 miles (299 km)
