How far is Durham, NC from Edneyville, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Edneyville, NC is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.62 mi
04h 28m
Flight
197.55 mi
317.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.62 mi
Kilometers
361.49 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edneyville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Edneyville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Durham
112.2 mi
02h 14m
To Edneyville
112.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mangum Street

    1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive

    65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort

    1139 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Catawba Avenue

    549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Chimney Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
134 mi · 60%
Durham Freeway
65.9 mi · 29%
Bat Cave Road
6.68 mi · 3%
Chimney Rock Road
5.43 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 2%
South Mangum Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

134 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
02h 14m from Durham
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Durham and Chance Rain Showers near Edneyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Durham and 112.5 miles from Edneyville.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Durham and Chance Rain Showers near Edneyville.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Edneyville. Straight-line distance: 197.55 mi (317.92 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
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#2 Edneyville

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population2,367
Coordinates35.3940100, -82.3409500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Edneyville (-82.34095, 35.39401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
15.86 gal · 60 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.12 $70.24
Premium $4.78 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $5.62 $44.60 $89.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Edneyville. The current time is 07:52:14.

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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.