How far is Foscoe, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Foscoe, NC to Durham, NC is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.69 mi
02h 54m
Flight
160.51 mi
258.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.51 mi
Kilometers
258.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.69 mi
Kilometers
279.53 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sat, Nov 7, 1:11 PM EST
Return by in Foscoe
Sat, Nov 7, 4:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foscoe
2026-11-07T10:16
Arrive Durham
Sat, Nov 7, 1:11 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foscoe
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clemmons
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Foscoe
86.7 mi
01h 27m
To Durham
87 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Foscoe and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foscoe and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on NC Highway 105 South

    7.4 mi · 13 min · NC Highway 105 South

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    67 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on NC Highway 105 Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East King Street

    29.7 mi · 43 min · East King Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    50.1 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foscoe and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East King Street
79.8 mi · 46%
I 40 East
70.4 mi · 41%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 5%
NC Highway 105 South
7.54 mi · 4%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 3%
NC Highway 105 Extension
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

East King Street

Continue straight

50.1 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clemmons
01h 27m from Foscoe
Leave By
12:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foscoe and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foscoe to Durham?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Foscoe and 87 miles from Durham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 12:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $41.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foscoe and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Clemmons

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clemmons, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clemmons.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

15 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

16 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foscoe and Durham. Straight-line distance: 160.51 mi (258.32 km).

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#1 Foscoe

Foscoe is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1617900, -81.7656600
Altitude927
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 105 (-81.765447, 36.161483)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $20.50
Round trip
$41.01
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $20.50 $41.01
Mid-grade $3.80 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.23 $25.92 $51.84
Diesel $5.49 $33.62 $67.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Foscoe and Durham. The current time is 10:16:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.