How far is Murraysville, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Murraysville, NC to Durham, NC is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
151.2 mi
02h 19m
Flight
131.51 mi
211.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.51 mi
Kilometers
211.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.2 mi
Kilometers
243.34 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Murraysville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murraysville
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murraysville
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
Newton Grove
NC

Township in Sampson County, North Carolina

From Murraysville
75.5 mi
01h 09m
To Durham
75.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Murrayville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bavarian Lane

    151 m · 12 sec · Bavarian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North College Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gordon Road

    893 ft · 26 sec · Gordon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murraysville 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
140 mi · 92%
Durham Freeway
6.72 mi · 4%
Murrayville Road
1.43 mi · 1%
North College Road
0.8 mi · 1%
I 885 North
0.64 mi
South Roxboro Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

106 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton Grove
01h 09m from Murraysville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murraysville and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Murraysville and 75.7 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

38 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

53 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

64 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murraysville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 131.51 mi (211.65 km).

Murraysville

#1 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
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: (-77.847589, 34.295709)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Murraysville and Durham. The current time is 02:20:33.

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.