How far is Moyock, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Moyock, NC to Durham, NC is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.32 mi
03h 23m
Flight
155.93 mi
250.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.93 mi
Kilometers
250.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.32 mi
Kilometers
338.48 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Moyock
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moyock
2026-04-15T19:46
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moyock
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weldon
NC

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

From Moyock
90.2 mi
01h 41m
To Durham
120.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moyock and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caratoke Highway

    1370 ft · 32 sec · Caratoke Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mills Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Swamp Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Bunker Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South

    3149 ft · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    573 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1569 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2856 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Highway

    719 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sycamore Street

    598 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    697 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    40.5 mi · 44 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on I-85 South Access Road

    771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Roxboro Street

    1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street

  36. 36

    Continue on East Markham Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    700 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moyock and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
42.8 mi · 20%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
32.4 mi · 15%
Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 5%
South Mills Road
4.87 mi · 2%
Old Swamp Road
4.66 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Flemingtown Road

Keep slight right

40.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 41m from Moyock
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moyock and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moyock to Durham?

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Moyock and 120.2 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moyock and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

57 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

83 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

92 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

93 mi away
Second and Reade Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moyock and Durham. Straight-line distance: 155.93 mi (250.94 km).

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#1 Moyock

Township in Currituck County, North Carolina

Population3,759
Coordinates36.5246000, -76.1782700
Altitude2
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: NC 168 (-76.178172, 36.524672)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.78
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.39 $58.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.86 $65.73
Premium $4.78 $35.45 $70.91
Diesel $5.62 $41.73 $83.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Moyock and Durham. The current time is 19:46:08.

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.