How far is Broad Creek, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Broad Creek, NC to Durham, NC is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broad Creek and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Creek and Durham.
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Start on Broad Creek Loop Road
2113 ft · 2 min · Broad Creek Loop Road
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Turn sharp right
1667 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lake Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 70 West: New Bern
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Havelock Bypass
51 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Havelock Bypass
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
769 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
1625 ft · 49 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 Broad Creek and Durham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Havelock Bypass
Merge slight left onto Havelock Bypass
51 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Broad Creek and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broad Creek to Durham?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Elroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Broad Creek and 85 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broad Creek and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Elroy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broad Creek and Durham. Straight-line distance: 141.3 mi (227.4 km).
#1 Broad Creek
Broad Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7207200, -76.9363300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.27 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
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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