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Weekend Drives from Durham, NC

Routes

30

Avg Distance

117 mi

Avg Drive

2h 20m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Durham, NC delivers. 29 mapped routes, 29 unique destinations, and an average drive of 117 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Durham, NC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Durham, NC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 mapped routes from Durham, NC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 29 unique destinations. Average distance is about 117 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Durham, NC → Broadway, NC

50.6 mi 1h 6m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Bethel, NC

54.2 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Kernersville, NC

70.5 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Rocky Mount, NC

80.6 mi 1h 34m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Aberdeen, NC

78.2 mi 1h 35m Score: 9/10

Durham, NC → Fayetteville, NC

88.4 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Brogden, NC

84.4 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Tyro, NC

92.2 mi 1h 51m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → King, NC

92.5 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Southmont, NC

94.6 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

Durham, NC → Greenville, NC

106.1 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Hamlet, NC

103.2 mi 2h 7m Score: 9/10

Durham, NC → Windsor, NC

109.6 mi 2h 11m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Ayden, NC

113.3 mi 2h 11m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Laurel Hill, NC

104.4 mi 2h 13m Score: 9/10

Durham, NC → Mount Airy, NC

113.1 mi 2h 15m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Albemarle, NC

115.7 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Badin, NC

116.3 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Burgaw, NC

129.1 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Stony Point, NC

133.6 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Thurmond, NC

132.4 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Oakboro, NC

130.6 mi 2h 44m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Mint Hill, NC

144.4 mi 2h 45m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Taylorsville, NC

142.3 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Belmont, NC

152.3 mi 2h 56m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Mountain View, NC

152.9 mi 3h 1m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Gastonia, NC

160.8 mi 3h 6m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Southport, NC

185.1 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Blowing Rock, NC

171.8 mi 3h 37m Score: 8/10

Durham, NC → Boiling Springs, NC

191.9 mi 3h 46m Score: 8/10

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