How far is Durham, NC from Ramseur, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Ramseur, NC is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Ramseur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Ramseur.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Downtown, Burlington, Liberty
1163 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
8.3 mi · 13 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 49
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on East Swannanoa Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Swannanoa Avenue
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Turn left onto South Greensboro Street
1095 ft · 24 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Turn right onto South Fayetteville Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · South Fayetteville Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
2783 ft · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coleridge Road
1067 ft · 26 sec · Coleridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coleridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Ramseur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Durham Freeway
Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
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 Ramseur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Ramseur?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Durham and 30.3 miles from Ramseur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Ramseur.
Stop Ideas Near Graham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Durham
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Ramseur. Straight-line distance: 45.89 mi (73.86 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 Ramseur
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,690 |
| Coordinates | 35.7334700, -79.6525300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramseur (-79.65253, 35.73347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
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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