How far is Hildebran, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Hildebran, NC to Durham, NC is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
154.88 mi
02h 28m
Flight
142.63 mi
229.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.63 mi
Kilometers
229.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.26 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Hildebran
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hildebran
2026-04-15T15:41
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hildebran
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
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From Hildebran
77.4 mi
01h 14m
To Durham
77.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    66 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    110 m · 33 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2070 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hildebran 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Center Street
93.2 mi · 60%
I 40 East
46.3 mi · 30%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 6%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 3%
South Roxboro Street
0.37 mi
Morehead Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South Center Street

Merge slight left

92.1 mi · 01h 45m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
01h 14m from Hildebran
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hildebran and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Hildebran and 77.5 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hildebran and Durham. Straight-line distance: 142.63 mi (229.54 km).

Hildebran

#1 Hildebran

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

Population2,006
Coordinates35.7140200, -81.4220300
Altitude355
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: (-81.421594, 35.714069)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.78 $26.14 $52.27
Diesel $5.62 $30.76 $61.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hildebran and Durham. The current time is 15:41:57.

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.