How far is Robersonville, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Robersonville, NC to Durham, NC is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.65 mi
01h 46m
Flight
93.04 mi
149.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.04 mi
Kilometers
149.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.65 mi
Kilometers
184.51 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Robersonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robersonville
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robersonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Spring Hope
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Robersonville
54.5 mi
00h 53m
To Durham
60.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robersonville and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robersonville and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Railroad Street

    797 ft · 37 sec · Southeast Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Grimes Street

    545 ft · 31 sec · South Grimes Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    556 ft · 13 sec · East Academy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2537 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · T.W. Alexander Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robersonville and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
74.2 mi · 65%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 13%
Durham Freeway
5.09 mi · 4%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 4%
T.W. Alexander Drive
4.06 mi · 4%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hope
00h 53m from Robersonville
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robersonville 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 Robersonville to Durham?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Robersonville and 60.1 miles from Durham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robersonville and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Hope, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Hope.

RAIL

Rocky Mount

28 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

31 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robersonville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 93.04 mi (149.74 km).

Robersonville

#1 Robersonville

City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates35.8251600, -77.2491300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Railroad Street (-77.249047, 35.824772)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Robersonville and Durham. The current time is 19:29:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.