How far is Snow Hill, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Snow Hill, NC to Durham, NC is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
96.43 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.9 mi
125.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.9 mi
Kilometers
125.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.43 mi
Kilometers
155.19 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Snow Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Hill
2026-04-18T12:31
Arrive Durham
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Hill
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
Middlesex
NC

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

From Snow Hill
45.4 mi
00h 47m
To Durham
51.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Snow Hill and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on West Harper Street

    86 m · 15 sec · West Harper Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kingold Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 58 North

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Moyton Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

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

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  22. 22

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snow Hill and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moyton Avenue
41 mi · 43%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 16%
Highway 58 North
13.4 mi · 14%
Durham Freeway
5.09 mi · 5%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 4%
T.W. Alexander Drive
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Moyton Avenue

Merge slight right

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 47m from Snow Hill
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill to Durham?

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Snow Hill and 51.1 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snow Hill and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Hill and Durham. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.37 km).

Snow Hill

#1 Snow Hill

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates35.4515500, -77.6810900
Altitude27
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: West Harper Street (-77.68074, 35.451005)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.93
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.47 $26.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.06 $30.12
Premium $4.78 $16.25 $32.49
Diesel $5.62 $19.12 $38.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Snow Hill and Durham. The current time is 12:31:03.

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.