How far is Sanford, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sanford and Durham is 38.88 miles (62.57 km).

Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Durham, NC is 38.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 49.68 miles (79.95 km) by car.

Driving from Sanford to Durham will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Sanford

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

Population 30361
GPS Coordinates 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W
Latitude 35.4798800
Longitude -79.1803000
Altitude 109
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sanford and Durham

The distance between Sanford and Durham is 80 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 53 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 Sanford and Durham. The current time is 09:56:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.64 liters (1.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Durham is $5.66 (diesel $7.44).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $5.66 $6.37 $7.03 $7.44

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 April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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