How far is Warrenton, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Warrenton, NC to Durham, NC is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.99 mi
80.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.99 mi
Kilometers
80.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Fri, Nov 6, 1:07 PM EST
Return by in Warrenton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrenton
2026-11-06T11:57
Arrive Durham
Fri, Nov 6, 1:07 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrenton
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
Oxford
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Warrenton
29 mi
00h 35m
To Durham
29 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1399 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ridgeway Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridgeway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.5 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-85 South Access Road

    771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Roxboro Street

    1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Markham Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    700 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrenton 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
42.8 mi · 74%
West Ridgeway Street
2.86 mi · 5%
North Mangum Street
1.12 mi · 2%
North Roxboro Street
0.35 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.26 mi
US 15 Business
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Flemingtown Road

Keep slight right

40.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 35m from Warrenton
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Warrenton and Chance 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 Warrenton to Durham?

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Warrenton and 29 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Warrenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Durham

45 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

58 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

60 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Cary

61 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Durham. Straight-line distance: 49.99 mi (80.45 km).

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#1 Warrenton

Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana

Population821
Coordinates36.3984800, -78.1552700
Altitude118
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: Warrenton (-78.15527, 36.39848)
End: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $3.80 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.23 $8.63 $17.25
Diesel $5.49 $11.19 $22.38

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrenton and Durham. The current time is 11:57:17.

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.