How far is Mayodan, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Mayodan, NC to Durham, NC is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.35 mi
01h 30m
Flight
66.21 mi
106.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.35 mi
Kilometers
147.02 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Mayodan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayodan
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayodan
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
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mayodan
41.2 mi
00h 45m
To Durham
50.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Mayodan and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Decatur Street

    2249 ft · 44 sec · West Decatur Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1214 ft · 32 sec · North Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Academy Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1688 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    645 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2655 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 South: Greensboro

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North

    619 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayodan 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
32.1 mi · 35%
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 15%
East Academy Street
11.5 mi · 13%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 10%
US 220 South
7.57 mi · 8%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 45m from Mayodan
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mayodan 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 Mayodan to Durham?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Mayodan and 50.1 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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 Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayodan and Durham. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.55 km).

Mayodan

#1 Mayodan

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates36.4123600, -79.9669900
Altitude192
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 Main Street (-79.966921, 36.412544)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.51
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.75 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.78 $15.39 $30.77
Diesel $5.62 $18.11 $36.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayodan and Durham. The current time is 19:24:12.

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.