How far is Weldon, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Weldon, NC to Durham, NC is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
90.51 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.57 mi
126.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.57 mi
Kilometers
126.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.51 mi
Kilometers
145.66 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weldon
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weldon
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
Middleburg
NC

Town in Vance County, North Carolina

From Weldon
44.9 mi
00h 52m
To Durham
45.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    130 m · 17 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    40.5 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

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

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-85 South Access Road

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roxboro Street

    1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Markham Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    700 ft · 17 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 Weldon 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
42.8 mi · 47%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
32.4 mi · 36%
East Littleton Road
2.94 mi · 3%
North Mangum Street
1.12 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.8 mi · 1%
North Roxboro Street
0.35 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleburg
00h 52m from Weldon
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weldon and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weldon to Durham?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Weldon and 45.7 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weldon and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Middleburg

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

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

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Durham

69 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

70 mi away
101 Hammond Street
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Raleigh Union Station

75 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

76 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weldon and Durham. Straight-line distance: 78.57 mi (126.44 km).

Weldon

#1 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
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 2nd Street (-77.595572, 36.427038)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.27
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.64 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.78 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $5.62 $17.94 $35.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weldon and Durham. The current time is 03:15:37.

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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.