How far is Durham, NC from Northchase, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Northchase, NC is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Northchase.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Northchase.
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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 left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
1243 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Turn left onto Castle Hayne Road
2038 ft · 40 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North College Road
116 m · 6 sec · North College Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North College Road
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Turn left onto Trademark Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Trademark Drive
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
664 ft · 31 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn right onto North Chase Apartments
719 ft · 32 sec · North Chase Apartments
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chase Apartments
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Northchase.
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 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
101 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Northchase?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Durham and 73.8 miles from Northchase.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northchase.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Northchase. Straight-line distance: 130 mi (209.22 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 Northchase
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.3078200, -77.8774900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Northchase (-77.87749, 34.30782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.89 | $49.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
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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