How far is Cramerton, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Cramerton, NC to Durham, NC is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
156.88 mi
02h 29m
Flight
132.92 mi
213.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.92 mi
Kilometers
213.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.88 mi
Kilometers
252.48 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cramerton
Sat, May 30, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cramerton
2026-05-30T18:12
Arrive Durham
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cramerton
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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Cramerton
77.5 mi
01h 14m
To Durham
79.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    21 m · 9 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1237 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1519 ft · 34 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    1963 ft · 28 sec · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 38%
US 29
42.7 mi · 27%
I 85 North
42.5 mi · 27%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 3%
Wilkinson Boulevard
2.98 mi · 2%
8th Avenue
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 14m from Cramerton
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cramerton and Partly Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Cramerton and 79.4 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cramerton and Partly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cramerton and Durham. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.91 km).

Cramerton

#1 Cramerton

Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States.

Population4,511
Coordinates35.2387500, -81.0750800
Altitude186
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: Center Street (-81.075237, 35.238637)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.89
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.94 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.54 $49.07
Premium $4.78 $26.47 $52.94
Diesel $5.62 $31.16 $62.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cramerton and Durham. The current time is 18:12:50.

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.