How far is Roseboro, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to Durham, NC is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roseboro and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseboro and Durham.
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Start on East Roseboro Street
46 m · 11 sec · East Roseboro Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Continue on South Salemburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Salemburg Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Salemburg Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · North Salemburg Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spiveys Corner Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Turn left onto Easy Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Easy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
156 m · 8 sec · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 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 Roseboro and Durham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harnett-Dunn Highway
Keep slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Roseboro 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 Roseboro to Durham?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Roseboro and 43.9 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseboro and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Durham. Straight-line distance: 75.2 mi (121.03 km).
#1 Roseboro
City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.9529500, -78.5086200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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