How far is Stony Point, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Stony Point, NC to Durham, NC is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.58 mi
02h 10m
Flight
120.55 mi
194.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.55 mi
Kilometers
194.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.58 mi
Kilometers
214.98 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Nov 11, 12:46 AM EST
Return by in Stony Point
Wed, Nov 11, 2:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Point
2026-11-10T22:35
Arrive Durham
Wed, Nov 11, 12:46 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Point
9:30 PM EST
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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Stony Point
66.7 mi
01h 05m
To Durham
66.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Point and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ruritan Park Road

    1011 ft · 46 sec · Ruritan Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    946 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smith Farm Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Smith Farm Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Front Street

    952 ft · 16 sec · West Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    872 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Front Street
63.5 mi · 48%
I 40 East
46.3 mi · 35%
I 85 North
9.37 mi · 7%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 4%
South Roxboro Street
0.37 mi
Smith Farm Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Front Street

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 05m from Stony Point
Leave By
2:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stony Point and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stony Point to Durham?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Stony Point and 66.9 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stony Point and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Point and Durham. Straight-line distance: 120.55 mi (194.01 km).

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#1 Stony Point

Stony Point is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8634700, -81.0473000
Altitude323
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: Ruritan Park Road (-81.04749, 35.863293)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.26 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $3.69 $17.38 $34.77
Premium $4.13 $19.44 $38.89
Diesel $5.42 $25.53 $51.06

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Stony Point and Durham. The current time is 22:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.