How far is Durham, NC from Bayshore, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Bayshore, NC is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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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.
Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Bayshore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Bayshore.
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Start on East Main Street
1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Dillard Street
864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
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Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
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Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
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Take the ramp left
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: RDU Airport, Raleigh
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Topsail Island, New Bern
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Business South: Wilmington
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Oaks Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Marsh Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsh Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Bayshore.
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 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
103 mi · 01h 51m
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 Durham and Sunny near Bayshore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Bayshore?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Durham and 76.3 miles from Bayshore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Bayshore.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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 Newton Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Bayshore. Straight-line distance: 133.45 mi (214.77 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 Bayshore
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,393 |
| Coordinates | 34.2896100, -77.7874800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayshore (-77.78748, 34.28961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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