How far is Swannanoa, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Swannanoa, NC to Durham, NC is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swannanoa and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swannanoa and Durham.
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Start on Rider Lane
26 m · 11 sec · Rider Lane
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Turn left onto Asheville Road
938 ft · 33 sec · Asheville Road
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Continue on Asheville Road
93 m · 13 sec · Asheville Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
141 m · 14 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Patton Cove Road
2123 ft · 1 min · Patton Cove Road
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Take the ramp left
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 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 Swannanoa 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.
Patton Cove Road
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Swannanoa and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swannanoa to Durham?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Swannanoa and 107.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swannanoa and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
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 Mocksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swannanoa and Durham. Straight-line distance: 198.11 mi (318.82 km).
#1 Swannanoa
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,576 |
| Coordinates | 35.5978900, -82.3998400 |
| Altitude | 670 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.22 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
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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