How far is Broadway, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Broadway, NC to Durham, NC is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
153.37 mi
02h 26m
Flight
116.65 mi
187.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.65 mi
Kilometers
187.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.37 mi
Kilometers
246.83 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Mon, Apr 20, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Mon, Apr 20, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-04-20T00:23
Arrive Durham
Mon, Apr 20, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
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
Wade
NC

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Broadway
74.9 mi
01h 13m
To Durham
78.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stake Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braswell Road

    100 m · 16 sec · Braswell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grist Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joe Brown Highway North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Apple Street

    546 ft · 16 sec · Apple Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street

    948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    120 m · 8 sec · North Water Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capuano Street
61.7 mi · 40%
I 40 West
48.5 mi · 32%
American Indian Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 6%
Durham Freeway
6.72 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capuano Street

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
01h 13m from Broadway
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broadway and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Broadway and 78.5 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broadway and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wade, 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 Wade.

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Durham. Straight-line distance: 116.65 mi (187.73 km).

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#1 Broadway

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,295
Coordinates34.3060000, -78.8597500
Altitude32
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: Old Stake Road (-78.85925, 34.306026)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.86
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.43 $42.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.96 $47.92
Premium $4.78 $25.85 $51.70
Diesel $5.62 $30.43 $60.85

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Durham. The current time is 00:23:18.

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.