How far is Brogden, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Brogden, NC to Durham, NC is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.3 mi
01h 27m
Flight
68.57 mi
110.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.57 mi
Kilometers
110.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Brogden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brogden
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brogden
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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Brogden
42 mi
00h 43m
To Durham
42.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royall Drive

    24 m · 6 sec · Royall Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Mount Olive Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  16. 16

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brogden 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
39.5 mi · 47%
Old Mount Olive Highway
31.4 mi · 37%
Durham Freeway
6.72 mi · 8%
I 885 North
0.64 mi · 1%
South Roxboro Street
0.31 mi
Jackie Robinson Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 43m from Brogden
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Brogden and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Brogden and 42.3 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brogden and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Selma Housing Authority

Selma , NC
711 E Lizzie St, Selma, NC 27576, United States
Rating 2.6/5 7 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brogden and Durham. Straight-line distance: 68.57 mi (110.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brogden

Census designated place

Population2,633
Coordinates35.2926600, -78.0344300
Altitude53
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: Royall Drive (-78.034434, 35.292633)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brogden and Durham. The current time is 23:30:51.

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.