How far is Pembroke, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to Durham, NC is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Durham.
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Start on Vance Street
37 m · 13 sec · Vance Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
545 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Deep Branch Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Deep Branch Road
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Turn left onto Recreation Center Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Recreation Center Road
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 74 West
2822 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
856 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Continue on McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Turn slight right onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road
54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501
40 m · 2 sec · US 15:US501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501
97 m · 5 sec · US 15:US501
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
18 mi · 24 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 42 min
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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 Pembroke and Durham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Sandhills Boulevard
Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Pembroke 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 Pembroke to Durham?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 60.8 miles from Pembroke and 69.3 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke 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 Pembroke and Durham. Straight-line distance: 92.3 mi (148.55 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 34.6801600, -79.1950400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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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