How far is Durham, NC from Mar-Mac, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Mar-Mac, NC is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Mar-Mac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Mar-Mac.
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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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Turn slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway
558 ft · 12 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Grantham Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road
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Continue on Old Grantham Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Old Grantham Road
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Turn left onto Scott Hill Drive
549 ft · 25 sec · Scott Hill Drive
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Turn left
63 m · 9 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 Mar-Mac.
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.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mar-Mac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Mar-Mac?
The road trip is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Durham and 41.4 miles from Mar-Mac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Mar-Mac.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Mar-Mac. Straight-line distance: 65.67 mi (105.68 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 Mar-Mac
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.3348800, -78.0558200 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mar-Mac (-78.05582, 35.33488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
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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