How far is Durham, NC from Maxton, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Maxton, NC is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Maxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Maxton.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
11 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Sanford
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501
35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501
61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501
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Turn straight
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Turn slight left onto McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Continue on Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Highway
3024 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Highway
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Continue on West Dr M L King Jr Drive
702 ft · 12 sec · West Dr M L King Jr Drive
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Continue on West Dr M L King Drive
112 m · 6 sec · West Dr M L King Drive
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Continue on West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3068 ft · 56 sec · West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto South Patterson
58 m · 4 sec · South Patterson
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Patterson
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Maxton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 00h 27m
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 Maxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Maxton?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Durham and 54.7 miles from Maxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Maxton.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Maxton. Straight-line distance: 90.6 mi (145.81 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 Maxton
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 34.7351600, -79.3489300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maxton (-79.34893, 34.73516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
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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