How far is Elon, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elon and Durham is 34.79 miles (55.99 km).
Flight distance from Elon, NC to Durham, NC is 34.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elon, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 40.65 miles (65.43 km) by car.
Driving from Elon to Durham will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Elon
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 12186 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°6'10"N 79°30'24"W |
| Latitude | 36.1029100 |
| Longitude | -79.5066900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elon and Durham
The distance between Elon and Durham is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elon and Durham. The current time is 19:43:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.43 liters (1.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elon and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elon to Durham is $4.63 (diesel $6.09).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $4.63 | $5.21 | $5.75 | $6.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elon and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
