How far is Durham, NC from Saxapahaw, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Saxapahaw, NC is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Saxapahaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Saxapahaw.
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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
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Efland
1976 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Efland
895 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Efland
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Willing Road
6 mi · 9 min · Mount Willing Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Willing Road
635 ft · 10 sec · Mount Willing Road
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Continue on Oak Grove Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Oak Grove Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mebane Oaks Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mebane Oaks Road
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Turn right onto South Jim Minor Road
784 ft · 15 sec · South Jim Minor Road
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Turn left onto Mount Willen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Willen Road
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Continue on Salem Church Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Church Road
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Turn straight onto Payne Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Payne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Saxapahaw.
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.
Durham Freeway
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Saxapahaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Saxapahaw?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Durham and 16 miles from Saxapahaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Saxapahaw.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Saxapahaw. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 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 Saxapahaw
Township in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 35.9473600, -79.3219600 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxapahaw (-79.32196, 35.94736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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