How far is Pittsboro, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Durham, NC is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsboro and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro and Durham.
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Start on the route
108 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsboro Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hillsboro Street
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Continue on West Lakewood Avenue
2009 ft · 58 sec · West Lakewood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
2366 ft · 1 min · 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 Pittsboro 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.
Chapel Hill Road
Continue on Chapel Hill Road
8.32 mi · 00h 12m
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 Pittsboro and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsboro to Durham?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Pittsboro and 22.7 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsboro and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Carrboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Durham. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.47 km).
#1 Pittsboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,419 |
| Coordinates | 35.7201500, -79.1772400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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