How far is Norwood, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Norwood, NC to Durham, NC is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Durham.
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Start on College Street
1326 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Wadesboro Boulevard
2184 ft · 43 sec · South Wadesboro Boulevard
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Continue on Julius Chambers Avenue
9.5 mi · 16 min · Julius Chambers Avenue
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Continue straight
32.2 mi · 46 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll
861 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 540 Toll North: RDU Airport, Durham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway
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Continue on Durham Freeway
4.6 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 Norwood and Durham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Julius Chambers Avenue
Continue straight
32.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Durham?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Norwood and 58.7 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norwood and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Durham. Straight-line distance: 86.96 mi (139.95 km).
#1 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.2195900, -80.1189500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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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