How far is Green Level, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Green Level, NC to Durham, NC is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.42 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.39 mi
42.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.39 mi
Kilometers
42.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.18 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Green Level
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Level
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green Level
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Green Level
15.8 mi
00h 18m
To Durham
16.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Level and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 13 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 33 sec · Hilldale Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  6. 6

    Continue on Roxboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roxboro Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bason Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Bason Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Wilkins Road

    2817 ft · 1 min · North Wilkins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Trollingwood Road

    137 m · 16 sec · Trollingwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trollingwood Hawfields Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
12.1 mi · 37%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 29%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 16%
Stone Street
1.58 mi · 5%
Roxboro Street
0.91 mi · 3%
North NC 49
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Trollingwood Hawfields Road

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 18m from Green Level
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Level and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Level to Durham?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Green Level and 16.7 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Level and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Spanglish
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Spanglish

Durham , NC
104 City Hall Plaza Suite 101, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.4/5 188 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Level and Durham. Straight-line distance: 26.39 mi (42.47 km).

Green Level

#1 Green Level

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
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: Evergreen Avenue (-79.343456, 36.121152)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 Green Level and Durham. The current time is 02:24:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.