How far is Sea Breeze, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Sea Breeze, NC to Durham, NC is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.15 mi
02h 39m
Flight
145.07 mi
233.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.07 mi
Kilometers
233.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.15 mi
Kilometers
264.17 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Breeze
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Breeze
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Breeze
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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Sea Breeze
82 mi
01h 19m
To Durham
82.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 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 Sea Breeze and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Breeze and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on Seabreeze Road South

    2119 ft · 2 min · Seabreeze Road South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carolina Beach Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Carolina Beach Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South College Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · South College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  9. 9

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
141 mi · 86%
South College Road
9.34 mi · 6%
Durham Freeway
6.72 mi · 4%
Carolina Beach Road
5.31 mi · 3%
I 885 North
0.64 mi
Seabreeze Road South
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
145.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
01h 19m from Sea Breeze
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sea Breeze 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 Sea Breeze to Durham?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Sea Breeze and 82.2 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sea Breeze and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Faison, 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 Faison.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Breeze and Durham. Straight-line distance: 145.07 mi (233.46 km).

Sea Breeze

#1 Sea Breeze

Census designated place

Population1,969
Coordinates34.0632300, -77.8913700
Altitude2
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: Seabreeze Road South (-77.891484, 34.062942)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 Sea Breeze and Durham. The current time is 21:24:56.

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.