How far is Durham, NC from Oxford, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Oxford, NC is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Oxford.
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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
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Oxford, Clarksville
1507 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Street
1263 ft · 25 sec · Hillsboro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsboro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Oxford.
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.
I-85 North Access Road
Keep slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Oxford?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Durham and 14.6 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Butner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham One Call
Oxford Housing Authority
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butner.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 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 Oxford
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.3107000, -78.5908300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-78.59083, 36.3107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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