How far is Stokesdale, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Stokesdale, NC to Durham, NC is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.06 mi
01h 16m
Flight
62.62 mi
100.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.62 mi
Kilometers
100.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.06 mi
Kilometers
122.41 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sat, May 23, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stokesdale
2026-05-23T22:15
Arrive Durham
Sat, May 23, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stokesdale
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
Alamance
NC

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

From Stokesdale
36.5 mi
00h 38m
To Durham
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stokesdale and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 68

    24 m · 6 sec · State Highway 68

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 South: Greensboro

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North

    619 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
32.1 mi · 42%
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 18%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 12%
US 220 South
7.57 mi · 10%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 7%
State Highway 68
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
00h 38m from Stokesdale
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Stokesdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stokesdale to Durham?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Stokesdale and 39.6 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stokesdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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 Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stokesdale and Durham. Straight-line distance: 62.62 mi (100.78 km).

Stokesdale

#1 Stokesdale

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.2370800, -79.9794800
Altitude291
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: NC 68 (-79.97952, 36.237105)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.23
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.62 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.78 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $5.62 $15.07 $30.14

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Stokesdale and Durham. The current time is 22:15:47.

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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.