How far is Spring Hope, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Spring Hope, NC to Durham, NC is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
60.53 mi
00h 59m
Flight
44.12 mi
71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.53 mi
Kilometers
97.42 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hope
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hope
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hope
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
Knightdale
NC

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

From Spring Hope
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Durham
33.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Spring Hope and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hope and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Nash Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    737 ft · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

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

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  18. 18

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hope 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Nash Street
20.2 mi · 33%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 26%
Durham Freeway
5.09 mi · 8%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 7%
T.W. Alexander Drive
4.06 mi · 7%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Nash Street

Take the ramp right

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
00h 29m from Spring Hope
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Hope 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 Spring Hope to Durham?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Spring Hope and 33.1 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Hope and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Knightdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Knightdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

15 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hope and Durham. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Spring Hope

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

Population1,313
Coordinates35.9451500, -78.1119300
Altitude80
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 Nash Street (-78.112013, 35.945217)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 Spring Hope and Durham. The current time is 22:49:12.

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.