How far is Winterville, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Winterville, NC to Durham, NC is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.58 mi
01h 44m
Flight
89.89 mi
144.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.89 mi
Kilometers
144.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.58 mi
Kilometers
171.52 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
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winterville
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 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
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Winterville
53 mi
00h 52m
To Durham
53.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    108 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2073 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winterville Parkway

    2722 ft · 44 sec · Winterville Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forlines Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Forlines Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NC 11 Bypass North: Greenville

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · T.W. Alexander Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  24. 24

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

    769 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 59%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 14%
Durham Freeway
5.09 mi · 5%
Greenville Southwest Bypass
4.38 mi · 4%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 4%
T.W. Alexander Drive
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 52m from Winterville
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winterville and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 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?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Winterville and 53.6 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winterville and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winterville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.67 km).

Winterville

#1 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
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: South Church Street (-77.401, 35.52905)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.78 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $5.62 $21.15 $42.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winterville and Durham. The current time is 01:10:08.

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.