How far is South Henderson, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from South Henderson, NC to Durham, NC is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Henderson and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Henderson and Durham.
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Start on Nicholas Street
8 m · 9 sec · Nicholas Street
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Turn sharp left onto Miriam Avenue
712 ft · 23 sec · Miriam Avenue
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Turn right onto Raleigh Road
3231 ft · 1 min · Raleigh Road
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Turn left onto Dabney Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Dabney Drive
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Take the ramp left
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham
1115 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I-85 South Access Road
771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Continue on East Markham Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
700 ft · 17 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 South Henderson 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.
Dabney Drive
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Henderson and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Henderson to Durham?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Stem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from South Henderson and 21.4 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Henderson and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Stem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stem.
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Henderson and Durham. Straight-line distance: 35 mi (56.32 km).
#1 South Henderson
Census designated place
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 36.3082000, -78.4066600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
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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