How far is Shelby, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Durham is 155.8 miles (250.73 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Durham, NC is 155.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Shelby to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 184.6 miles (297.09 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and Durham
The distance between Shelby and Durham is 297 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Shelby and Durham. The current time is 16:00:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.66 liters (6.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Durham is $21.01 (diesel $27.64).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $21.01 | $23.65 | $26.12 | $27.64 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
