How far is Laurel Park, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Laurel Park, NC to Durham, NC is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Park and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Park and Durham.
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Start on Walnut Loop Road
574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road
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Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road
732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road
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Continue on Crystal Spring Drive
1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive
77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive
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Turn left onto Glasgow Lane
1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road
2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Take the ramp right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 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 Laurel Park 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.
Bat Cave Road
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park to Durham?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Laurel Park and 127.3 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and Durham. Straight-line distance: 207.21 mi (333.47 km).
#1 Laurel Park
City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.3137300, -82.4934500 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.65 | $97.30 |
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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