How far is Durham, NC from Creedmoor, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Creedmoor, NC is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Creedmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Creedmoor.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Roxboro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Roxboro Street
1666 ft · 41 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Turn right onto I-85 North Access Road
1036 ft · 29 sec · I-85 North Access Road
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Continue straight
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2781 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Wilton Avenue
865 ft · 15 sec · West Wilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Creedmoor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-85 North Access Road
Keep slight left
7.39 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Creedmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Creedmoor?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Durham and 7.8 miles from Creedmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Creedmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Butner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butner.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Creedmoor. Straight-line distance: 14.81 mi (23.84 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 Creedmoor
City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 36.1223700, -78.6861100 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creedmoor (-78.68611, 36.12237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
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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