How far is Biltmore Forest, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Biltmore Forest, NC to Durham, NC is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biltmore Forest and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biltmore Forest and Durham.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Rock Hill Road
2586 ft · 1 min · Rock Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sweeten Creek Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
159.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biltmore Forest and Durham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sweeten Creek Road
Merge slight left
160 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Biltmore Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biltmore Forest to Durham?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Biltmore Forest and 111.9 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Biltmore Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biltmore Forest and Durham. Straight-line distance: 205.96 mi (331.46 km).
#1 Biltmore Forest
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,431 |
| Coordinates | 35.5337200, -82.5284600 |
| Altitude | 693 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.94 | $69.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.37 | $88.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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