How far is Durham, NC from Biscoe, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Biscoe, NC is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
88.55 mi
01h 54m
Flight
66.07 mi
106.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.07 mi
Kilometers
106.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.55 mi
Kilometers
142.51 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Biscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Durham
44.2 mi
00h 57m
To Biscoe
44.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dillard Street

    864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street

    800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    797 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    11 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    22.7 mi · 33 min · McReynolds Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
22.7 mi · 26%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 19%
Triangle Expressway
14.6 mi · 16%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 12%
Durham Freeway
6.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

22.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 57m from Durham
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Biscoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Durham and 44.3 miles from Biscoe.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Biscoe.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Biscoe. Straight-line distance: 66.07 mi (106.33 km).

Durham

#1 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
Biscoe

#2 Biscoe

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,707
Coordinates35.3598600, -79.7797600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Biscoe (-79.77976, 35.35986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 Durham and Biscoe. The current time is 00:34:38.

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.