How far is Durham, NC from Moyock, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Moyock, NC is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Moyock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Moyock.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Roxboro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Roxboro Street
1666 ft · 41 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Turn right onto I-85 North Access Road
1036 ft · 29 sec · I-85 North Access Road
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Continue straight
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2781 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
1323 ft · 47 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2126 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
25 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit right
1078 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Road Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Road Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
843 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto NC Highway 343 South
3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South
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Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road
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Continue on South Mills Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Caratoke Highway
1370 ft · 26 sec · Caratoke Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caratoke Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Moyock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-85 North Access Road
Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Moyock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Moyock?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Durham and 90.8 miles from Moyock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Moyock.
Stop Ideas Near Weldon
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 Weldon.
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Petersburg station
Greenville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Moyock. Straight-line distance: 155.93 mi (250.94 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 Moyock
Township in Currituck County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 36.5246000, -76.1782700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moyock (-76.17827, 36.5246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
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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