How far is Mount Pleasant, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NC to Durham, NC is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Durham.
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Start on Mount Pleasant Road
29 m · 3 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn right onto Spanish Oak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road
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Turn right onto Millers Gap Highway
1557 ft · 35 sec · Millers Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Avery County High School Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Avery County High School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newland Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Newland Highway
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Continue on Mitchell Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Linville Avenue
2523 ft · 43 sec · North Linville Avenue
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Continue on NC Highway 105 South
16.3 mi · 27 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Continue straight
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
67 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NC Highway 105 Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension
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Turn right onto East King Street
29.7 mi · 43 min · East King Street
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Continue straight
50.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 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 Mount Pleasant and Durham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East King Street
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50.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Durham?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 95 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
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 Lewisville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Durham. Straight-line distance: 170.86 mi (274.97 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0520700, -81.9553900 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
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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