How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Roanoke Rapids and Durham is 76.51 miles (123.14 km).
Flight distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Durham, NC is 76.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Roanoke Rapids to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 87.79 miles (141.28 km) by car.
Driving from Roanoke Rapids to Durham will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14186 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°27'42"N 77°39'15"W |
| Latitude | 36.4615400 |
| Longitude | -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Roanoke Rapids and Durham
The distance between Roanoke Rapids and Durham is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Roanoke Rapids and Durham. The current time is 23:32:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.73 liters (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Roanoke Rapids and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Roanoke Rapids to Durham is $9.99 (diesel $13.14).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $9.99 | $11.25 | $12.42 | $13.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 16, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Roanoke Rapids and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
