How far is Durham, NC from Knightdale, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Knightdale, NC is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Knightdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Knightdale.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East End Connector
1951 ft · 26 sec · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Raleigh
2088 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Miami Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business East: Knightdale
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Knightdale Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knightdale Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Smithfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
135 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Knightdale.
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.
Northern Wake Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
18.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Knightdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Knightdale?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Durham and 16.5 miles from Knightdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Knightdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Knightdale. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 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 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knightdale (-78.48056, 35.78765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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