How far is Jonesville, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Jonesville, NC to Durham, NC is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
123.14 mi
01h 58m
Flight
109.92 mi
176.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.92 mi
Kilometers
176.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.18 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Jonesville
61.5 mi
00h 59m
To Durham
61.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
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 Jonesville and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Winston Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1285 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 32 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 Jonesville 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
70.4 mi · 57%
US 421 South
27.8 mi · 23%
Winston Road
9.72 mi · 8%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 8%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 4%
South Roxboro Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 59m from Jonesville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesville 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 Jonesville to Durham?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Jonesville and 61.6 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

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

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 109.92 mi (176.9 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

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

Population2,206
Coordinates36.2393000, -80.8445200
Altitude283
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: Bridge Street (-80.844471, 36.239391)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 Jonesville and Durham. The current time is 21:21:54.

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.