How far is Saxapahaw, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Saxapahaw, NC to Durham, NC is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saxapahaw and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxapahaw and Durham.
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Start on Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
28 m · 8 sec · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road
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Turn left onto Mineral Springs Road
1 mi · 3 min · Mineral Springs Road
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Turn left onto Salem Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Salem Church Road
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Continue on Mount Willen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Willen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jim Minor Road
784 ft · 18 sec · South Jim Minor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mebane Oaks Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mebane Oaks Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
1 km · 53 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Willing Road
6 mi · 8 min · Mount Willing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 East, I 85 North
1663 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North, I 40 East: Durham, Raleigh
1005 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 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 Saxapahaw and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.37 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saxapahaw and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saxapahaw to Durham?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Saxapahaw and 15.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxapahaw and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saxapahaw and Durham. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).
#1 Saxapahaw
Township in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,648 |
| Coordinates | 35.9473600, -79.3219600 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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