How far is Gaston, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Gaston, NC to Durham, NC is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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.
Town in Vance County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Durham.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Roanoke Rapids Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Rapids Road
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Continue on Gaston Road
1782 ft · 43 sec · Gaston Road
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Continue on Roanoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2524 ft · 51 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Bolling Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bolling Road
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Continue on North Zoo Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Zoo Road
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Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
40.5 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham
1115 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I-85 South Access Road
771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Continue on East Markham Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
700 ft · 17 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 Gaston and Durham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Flemingtown Road
Keep slight right
40.5 mi · 00h 44m
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 Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Durham?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Gaston and 52.1 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Middleburg
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 Middleburg.
Durham
Rocky Mount
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Durham. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.73 km).
#1 Gaston
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,022 |
| Coordinates | 36.5004300, -77.6449800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
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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