How far is Durham, NC from Longview, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Longview, NC is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Longview.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
83 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321 North: Lenoir
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 13th Street Southwest
995 ft · 27 sec · 13th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Longview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
83 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Longview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Longview?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Durham and 76.5 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Longview. Straight-line distance: 140.33 mi (225.84 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 Longview
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,871 |
| Coordinates | 35.7293000, -81.3834200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview (-81.38342, 35.7293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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