How far is Durham, NC from Fairfield Harbour, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Fairfield Harbour, NC is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Fairfield Harbour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Fairfield Harbour.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: RDU Airport, Raleigh
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Broad Creek Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · Broad Creek Road
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Turn right onto Cassowary Lane
144 m · 25 sec · Cassowary Lane
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Turn right onto Caracara Drive
2179 ft · 2 min · Caracara Drive
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Turn left onto Pelican Drive
1 km · 2 min · Pelican Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pelican Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Fairfield Harbour.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East New Bern Road
Continue on East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Harbour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Fairfield Harbour?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Goldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Durham and 75.6 miles from Fairfield Harbour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Harbour.
Stop Ideas Near Goldsboro
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 Goldsboro.
Goldsboro, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Fairfield Harbour. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.64 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 Fairfield Harbour
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,952 |
| Coordinates | 35.0765500, -76.9635600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Harbour (-76.96356, 35.07655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.96 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.47 | $50.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.98 | $59.95 |
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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