How far is Durham, NC from Green Level, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Green Level, NC is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.46 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.39 mi
42.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.39 mi
Kilometers
42.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.46 mi
Kilometers
50.63 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-23T03:58
Arrive Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Durham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Durham
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Green Level
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Green Level.

  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

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Trollingwood Road

    1328 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Trollingwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Wilkins Road

    2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bason Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Bason Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roxboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 32 sec · Hilldale Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
24.8 mi · 79%
Stone Street
1.58 mi · 5%
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Roxboro Street
0.91 mi · 3%
North NC 49
0.7 mi · 2%
North Wilkins Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Durham Freeway

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 21m from Durham
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Green Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Green Level?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Durham and 15.7 miles from Green Level.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Green Level.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Spanglish
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Spanglish

Durham , NC
104 City Hall Plaza Suite 101, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.4/5 188 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Green Level. Straight-line distance: 26.39 mi (42.47 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
Green Level

#2 Green Level

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

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Green Level (-79.34419, 36.12097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $4.78 $5.30 $10.61
Diesel $5.62 $6.24 $12.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Green Level. The current time is 03:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.