How far is Durham, NC from Warrenton, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Warrenton, NC is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Warrenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Warrenton.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Roxboro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Roxboro Street
1666 ft · 41 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Turn right onto I-85 North Access Road
1036 ft · 29 sec · I-85 North Access Road
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Continue straight
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2781 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1399 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Warrenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-85 North Access Road
Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durham and Patchy Fog near Warrenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Warrenton?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Durham and 28.8 miles from Warrenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Patchy Fog near Warrenton.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 49.99 mi (80.45 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 Warrenton
Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana
| Population | 821 |
| Coordinates | 36.3984800, -78.1552700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrenton (-78.15527, 36.39848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.35 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
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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