How far is Eden, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Eden, NC to Durham, NC is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Township in Alamance County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden and Durham.
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Start on South Hamilton Street
2134 ft · 43 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Continue on United States 87
869 ft · 24 sec · United States 87
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Church Road
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Turn left onto Harrington Highway
1 km · 57 sec · Harrington Highway
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Turn right onto South Van Buren Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South Van Buren Road
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Take the exit right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Reidsville, Downtown
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Barnes Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Barnes Street
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street
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Turn left
1207 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 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 Eden and Durham.
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.
Barnes Street
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden to Durham?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Glen Raven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Eden and 47.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Raven
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 Glen Raven.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Durham. Straight-line distance: 59.22 mi (95.31 km).
#1 Eden
Town in North Carolina, U.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.4884700, -79.7667000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 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 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
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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