How far is Scotland Neck, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Scotland Neck, NC to Durham, NC is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
107.91 mi
01h 48m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.91 mi
Kilometers
173.67 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Scotland Neck
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotland Neck
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotland Neck
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 Scotland Neck
53.3 mi
00h 54m
To Durham
54.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Scotland Neck and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on East 11th Street

    19 m · 5 sec · East 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roanoke Street

    143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    137 m · 20 sec · East 12th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 12th Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Whitaker Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · Whitaker Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whitfield Street

    1774 ft · 55 sec · Whitfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Glenview Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    792 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

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

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  29. 29

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
34.6 mi · 32%
Glenview Road
15.8 mi · 15%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 14%
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 10%
West 12th Street
5.19 mi · 5%
Durham Freeway
5.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight right

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hope
00h 54m from Scotland Neck
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scotland Neck 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 Scotland Neck to Durham?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 53.3 miles from Scotland Neck and 54.6 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scotland Neck 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 Scotland Neck and Durham. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.74 km).

Scotland Neck

#1 Scotland Neck

Town in North Carolina (United States)

Population1,810
Coordinates36.1296000, -77.4202500
Altitude30
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: East 11th Street (-77.420268, 36.129538)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.87 $33.75
Premium $4.78 $18.20 $36.41
Diesel $5.62 $21.43 $42.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotland Neck and Durham. The current time is 23:42:23.

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.