How far is Stanfield, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Stanfield, NC to Durham, NC is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanfield and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield and Durham.
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Start on West Stanly Street
1 m · 5 sec · West Stanly Street
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Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road
2058 ft · 57 sec · North Love Chapel Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millingport Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Millingport Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
789 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto NC 109
21.7 mi · 31 min · NC 109
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Take the ramp right
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 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 Stanfield and Durham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Stanfield 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 Stanfield to Durham?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Stanfield and 66.1 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanfield and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Archdale
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 Archdale.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanfield and Durham. Straight-line distance: 100.66 mi (161.99 km).
#1 Stanfield
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,552 |
| Coordinates | 35.2334800, -80.4270100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
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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