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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randleman
1392 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Academy Street
2254 ft · 45 sec · West Academy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Academy Street
25 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Academy Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Academy Street
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Turn straight onto West Naomi Street
1173 ft · 31 sec · West Naomi Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
536 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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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.
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
40.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 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.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Randleman. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.78 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 Randleman
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,137 |
| Coordinates | 35.8179100, -79.8030900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randleman (-79.80309, 35.81791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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