How far is Summerfield, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Summerfield, NC to Durham, NC is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerfield and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield and Durham.
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Start on Oak Ridge Road
75 m · 33 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
68 m · 6 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Battleground Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Battleground Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North
619 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 36 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 Summerfield and Durham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summerfield 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 Summerfield to Durham?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Summerfield and 41.9 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerfield and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Durham
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Durham. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.49 km).
#1 Summerfield
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,502 |
| Coordinates | 36.2087500, -79.9047600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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