How far is Durham, NC from Buxton, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Buxton, NC is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Martin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Buxton.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East End Connector
1951 ft · 26 sec · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Raleigh
2088 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Miami Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
893 ft · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road
23.6 mi · 34 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Buxton.
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 left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
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 Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Buxton?
The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Jamesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Durham and 131.5 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesville
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 Jamesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 195.04 mi (313.88 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 Buxton
Buxton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2676800, -75.5423700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buxton (-75.54237, 35.26768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $3.26 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
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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