How far is Durham, NC from City of Hamlet, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to City of Hamlet, NC is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
102.97 mi
02h 07m
Flight
88.96 mi
143.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.96 mi
Kilometers
143.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.97 mi
Kilometers
165.71 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Hamlet
Wed, Sep 16, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Wed, Sep 16, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-09-16T12:23
Arrive City of Hamlet
Wed, Sep 16, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Durham
51.5 mi
01h 03m
To City of Hamlet
51.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and City of Hamlet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and City of Hamlet.

  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

    23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto King Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · King Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    2398 ft · 44 sec · Marlboro Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hylan Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Hylan Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hylan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and City of Hamlet.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
56.9 mi · 55%
Triangle Expressway
14.6 mi · 14%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 13%
King Street
8.74 mi · 8%
Durham Freeway
6.74 mi · 7%
US 1 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 03m from Durham
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near City of Hamlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to City of Hamlet?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Durham and 51.5 miles from City of Hamlet.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near City of Hamlet.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and City of Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 88.96 mi (143.17 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
City of Hamlet

#2 City of Hamlet

City in North Carolina, United States

Population6,495
Coordinates34.8890500, -79.7099500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: City of Hamlet (-79.70995, 34.88905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.29
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $14.64 $29.29
Mid-grade $4.51 $16.35 $32.71
Premium $4.90 $17.79 $35.57
Diesel $6.05 $21.97 $43.94

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and City of Hamlet. The current time is 12:23:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.