How far is Warsaw, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Warsaw, NC to Durham, NC is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
95.38 mi
01h 29m
Flight
82.38 mi
132.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.38 mi
Kilometers
132.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.38 mi
Kilometers
153.5 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Warsaw
47.6 mi
00h 44m
To Durham
47.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Warsaw Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using Rose Hill as the closest live forecast in the Duplin County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West College Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
87.2 mi · 91%
Durham Freeway
6.72 mi · 7%
I 885 North
0.64 mi · 1%
South Roxboro Street
0.31 mi
Jackie Robinson Drive
0.26 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
00h 44m from Warsaw
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Durham?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Warsaw and 47.8 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warsaw and Mostly Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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 Four Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Dunn Housing Authority

Dunn , NC
817 Stewart St, Dunn, NC 28334, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Durham. Straight-line distance: 82.38 mi (132.58 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,084
Coordinates34.9993300, -78.0911000
Altitude47
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: East College Street (-78.091145, 34.999458)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.93 $29.85
Premium $4.78 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.62 $18.95 $37.91

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Durham. The current time is 19:33:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.