How far is Durham, NC from Belhaven, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Belhaven, NC is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Belhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Belhaven.
-
1
Start on East Main Street
1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Dillard Street
864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
-
3
Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
-
4
Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
-
5
Take the ramp left
797 ft · 20 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
3051 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto East End Connector
1951 ft · 26 sec · East End Connector
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Raleigh
2088 ft · 33 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto South Miami Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Miami Boulevard
-
11
Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
-
12
Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway
-
16
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
-
17
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
-
18
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
-
19
Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
-
20
Turn right onto Airport Road
1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
-
21
Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road
-
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway
-
23
Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
-
24
Continue on US 264
4.3 mi · 6 min · US 264
-
25
Continue straight
128 m · 9 sec
-
26
Turn left
556 ft · 10 sec
-
27
Continue straight
14.5 mi · 20 min
-
28
Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road
3 mi · 4 min · Seed Tick Neck Road
-
29
At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
30
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
-
31
Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Belhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northern Wake Expressway
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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 Belhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Belhaven?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Durham and 76.9 miles from Belhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Belhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga
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 Saratoga.
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Belhaven. Straight-line distance: 131.37 mi (211.42 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 Belhaven
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 35.5401700, -76.6229900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belhaven (-76.62299, 35.54017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 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 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.01 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.