How far is Mount Olive, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Durham, NC is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olive and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Durham.
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Start on Northwest Center Street
135 m · 22 sec · Northwest Center Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2332 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Smith Chapel Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Smith Chapel Highway
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Continue on Old Smith Chapel Road
2 mi · 3 min · Old Smith Chapel Road
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Turn straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Alex Benton Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Alex Benton Road
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Take the ramp straight
1997 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
769 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
1625 ft · 49 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 Mount Olive and Durham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alex Benton Road
Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Olive and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Durham?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 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?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Mount Olive and 48.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Olive and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Durham. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.3 km).
#1 Mount Olive
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 35.1965500, -78.0663800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
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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