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Trip from Durham, NC to Angier, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.3 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

Angier, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC covers 41.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Dillard Street, East Pettigrew Street, Fayetteville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 41.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dillard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Dillard Street
East Pettigrew Street
Fayetteville Road
Durham Freeway
Triangle Expressway
NC 540
NC 55 East
Northeast Judd Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Dillard Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NC and Angier, NC.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Dillard Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
3

Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
4

Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

472 ft · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
5

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 20 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
7

Continue on Triangle Expressway

3.6 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway
8

Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford

0.7 mi · 1 min · NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
9

Continue on Triangle Expressway

13 mi · 14 min · Triangle Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina

0.4 mi · 44 sec · NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
11

Merge slight left

6.9 mi · 10 min
12

Turn left onto Northeast Judd Parkway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Judd Parkway
13

Turn left onto Old Honeycutt Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Honeycutt Road
14

Turn right onto North Carolina Highway 55

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Carolina Highway 55
15

Continue on North Raleigh Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Raleigh Street
16

Turn left onto West Depot Street

515 ft · 18 sec · West Depot Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.6 mi from Durham, NC · 28m into the drive

Downtown Apex, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Buies Creek, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Durham, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Angier, NC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Angier, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.46 one way

$12.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $7.06 $14.12
premium $4.70 $7.64 $15.29
diesel $5.61 $9.12 $18.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Durham, NC

Morning in Durham on Thursday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Angier, NC

Morning in Angier on Thursday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC covers 41.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dillard Street, East Pettigrew Street, Fayetteville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Durham, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Durham, NC to Angier, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Durham, NC to Angier, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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