How far is Eastover, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Eastover, NC to Durham, NC is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 23m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastover and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastover and Durham.
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Start on Tom Geddie Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Tom Geddie Road
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Turn left onto Middle Road
2665 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto School Street
1083 ft · 50 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Dunn Road
2932 ft · 57 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp right
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
769 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastover and Durham.
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 40 West
Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Eastover and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastover to Durham?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Eastover and 41.4 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eastover and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastover and Durham. Straight-line distance: 62.02 mi (99.81 km).
#1 Eastover
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 35.1000000, -78.8000000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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