How far is Durham, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 34m.
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.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Spring Lake.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
2086 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2405 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
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Continue on Piney Grove-Rawls Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto McKinney Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Spring Avenue
76 m · 10 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
46 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Bragg Boulevard
41 m · 8 sec · North Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Lillington Highway
33 m · 5 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Spring Lake.
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.
Triangle Expressway
Continue on Triangle Expressway
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Fuquay-Varina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Durham and 33.1 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fuquay-Varina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Town of Cary
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fuquay-Varina.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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
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