How far is Durham, NC from Randleman, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Randleman, NC is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.02 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.02 mi
Kilometers
114.29 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randleman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Randleman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Alamance
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Durham
35.5 mi
00h 42m
To Randleman
35.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Randleman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Randleman.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mangum Street

    1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive

    65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Randleman

    1392 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Academy Street

    2254 ft · 45 sec · West Academy Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Academy Street

    25 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Academy Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Academy Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Naomi Street

    1173 ft · 31 sec · West Naomi Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Randleman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
53.3 mi · 75%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
13.6 mi · 19%
I 85 Business South
1.87 mi · 3%
West Academy Street
1.35 mi · 2%
South Mangum Street
0.32 mi
West Naomi Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Durham Freeway

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
00h 42m from Durham
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Randleman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Randleman?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Durham and 35.5 miles from Randleman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Randleman.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Randleman. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.78 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Randleman

#2 Randleman

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,137
Coordinates35.8179100, -79.8030900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Randleman (-79.80309, 35.81791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Randleman. The current time is 02:34:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.