How far is Wingate, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Wingate, NC to Durham, NC is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
145.66 mi
02h 34m
Flight
111.7 mi
179.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.66 mi
Kilometers
234.41 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Wingate
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wingate
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wingate
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
Southern Pines
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Wingate
72.8 mi
01h 17m
To Durham
72.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
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 Wingate and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    23 m · 5 sec · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.5 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll

    861 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 540 Toll North: RDU Airport, Durham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Durham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  23. 23

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wingate 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
80.5 mi · 55%
Triangle Expressway
14.4 mi · 10%
Andrew Jackson Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
Durham Freeway
7.25 mi · 5%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Pines
01h 17m from Wingate
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wingate and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Southern Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Wingate and 72.9 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southern Pines

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

43 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wingate and Durham. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.76 km).

Wingate

#1 Wingate

City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,724
Coordinates34.9843200, -80.4492300
Altitude173
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: West Wilson Street (-80.449238, 34.98417)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.72
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.36 $40.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.78 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.62 $28.91 $57.81

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 Wingate and Durham. The current time is 00:39:24.

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.