How far is Durham, NC from Avery Creek, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Avery Creek, NC is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Avery Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Avery Creek.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 Alternate: Asheville
1399 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Sweeten Creek Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Turn right onto Mills Gap Road
1283 ft · 32 sec · Mills Gap Road
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Turn left onto Hendersonville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hendersonville Road
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Turn right onto Long Shoals Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Long Shoals Road
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Turn left onto Brevard Road
1063 ft · 21 sec · Brevard Road
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Turn right onto Averys Creek Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Averys Creek Road
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Turn left onto McDonald Road
24 m · 3 sec · McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Avery Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Avery Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Avery Creek?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Durham and 115.8 miles from Avery Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Avery Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Avery Creek. Straight-line distance: 209.84 mi (337.71 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Avery Creek
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 35.4634500, -82.5826200 |
| Altitude | 670 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avery Creek (-82.58262, 35.46345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.32 | $64.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
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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