How far is Granite Quarry, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Granite Quarry, NC to Durham, NC is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.11 mi
01h 41m
Flight
90.67 mi
145.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.67 mi
Kilometers
145.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.11 mi
Kilometers
170.76 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Granite Quarry
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Quarry
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Quarry
9:30 PM EDT
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
Greensboro
NC

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

From Granite Quarry
52.4 mi
00h 50m
To Durham
53.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Quarry and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bank Street

    86 m · 13 sec · West Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Faith Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Innes Street

    805 ft · 20 sec · East Innes Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
53.1 mi · 50%
US 29
42.7 mi · 40%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 5%
Faith Road
1.95 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
South Roxboro Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

US 29

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 50m from Granite Quarry
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Granite Quarry 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 Granite Quarry to Durham?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Granite Quarry and 53.7 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granite Quarry and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, 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 Greensboro.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

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

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Quarry and Durham. Straight-line distance: 90.67 mi (145.92 km).

Granite Quarry

#1 Granite Quarry

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population3,002
Coordinates35.6123600, -80.4467300
Altitude244
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: West Bank Street (-80.447113, 35.612629)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Quarry and Durham. The current time is 21:17:19.

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