How far is Raeford, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Durham, NC is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raeford and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raeford and Durham.
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Start on West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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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 Raeford 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raeford to Durham?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Raeford and 47.6 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Durham. Straight-line distance: 72.35 mi (116.44 km).
#1 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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