How far is Ahoskie, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Ahoskie, NC to Durham, NC is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.19 mi
02h 22m
Flight
108.69 mi
174.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.69 mi
Kilometers
174.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.19 mi
Kilometers
232.05 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ahoskie
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahoskie
2026-05-12T23:05
Arrive Durham
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ahoskie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Littleton
NC

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

From Ahoskie
65.9 mi
01h 11m
To Durham
78.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahoskie and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahoskie and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    6.3 mi · 12 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Highway

    719 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sycamore Street

    598 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    697 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    40.5 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I-85 South Access Road

    771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Roxboro Street

    1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Markham Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    700 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahoskie and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
42.8 mi · 30%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
32.4 mi · 22%
1st Street
16.1 mi · 11%
East Jefferson Street
9.78 mi · 7%
East Littleton Road
2.94 mi · 2%
North Mangum Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Flemingtown Road

Keep slight right

40.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
01h 11m from Ahoskie
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ahoskie and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahoskie to Durham?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Ahoskie and 78.3 miles from Durham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahoskie and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

56 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

79 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

99 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

99 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahoskie and Durham. Straight-line distance: 108.69 mi (174.92 km).

Ahoskie

#1 Ahoskie

Town

Population4,688
Coordinates36.2868200, -76.9846800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-76.984461, 36.287147)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.26 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
10.18 gal · 38.52 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $4.78 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $5.62 $28.63 $57.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahoskie and Durham. The current time is 23:05:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.