How far is Youngsville, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Youngsville, NC to Durham, NC is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Durham.
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Start on East Main Street
1529 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
785 ft · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wingate Street
49 m · 5 sec · North Wingate Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wingate Street
942 ft · 28 sec · North Wingate Street
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Turn right onto Durham Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
9 mi · 12 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Wake Forest Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · Wake Forest Highway
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Continue on Holloway Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Holloway Street
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Turn left onto North Dillard Street
1035 ft · 35 sec · North Dillard Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1101 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
8.95 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville 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 Youngsville to Durham?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Youngsville and 14.9 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Wake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Durham County Inspections Department
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wake Forest.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 km).
#1 Youngsville
Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0248700, -78.4744400 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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