How far is Durham, NC from Pinetops, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Pinetops, NC is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Pinetops.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Pinetops.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East End Connector
1951 ft · 26 sec · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Raleigh
2088 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Miami Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right
1757 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
1283 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Good News Church Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2434 ft · 59 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1668 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Pinetops.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northern Wake Expressway
Keep slight right
35 mi · 00h 38m
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 Pinetops.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Pinetops?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Durham and 46.9 miles from Pinetops.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Pinetops.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
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 Zebulon.
Raleigh Union Station
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North Carolina State Fair station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Pinetops. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.86 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 Pinetops
City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 35.7884900, -77.6377500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinetops (-77.63775, 35.78849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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