How far is Orange County, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Orange County, NC to Durham, NC is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Durham.
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Start on the route
1197 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Raleigh
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Raleigh
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillsborough
1513 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Old NC 86
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old NC 86
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Continue on South Churton Street
1203 ft · 36 sec · South Churton Street
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Take the ramp right
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
7.4 mi · 9 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 Orange County and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Churton Street
Merge slight right
7.43 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Orange County and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Durham?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Orange County and 6.3 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange County and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Durham. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).
#1 Orange County
County in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 149,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.0613000, -79.1206000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
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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