How far is Durham, NC from Murfreesboro, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Murfreesboro, NC is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Warren County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Murfreesboro.
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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
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Durham and 60 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
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 Macon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 105.01 mi (169 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 Murfreesboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,868 |
| Coordinates | 36.4423800, -77.0985800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murfreesboro (-77.09858, 36.44238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
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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