Origin
Four Oaks, NC
Late night in Four Oaks on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Four Oaks, NC to Durham, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Four Oaks, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Four Oaks and Durham, this 57.1-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will navigate primarily via I-40 and the Durham Freeway, keeping the route simple and direct. Since both locations are within North Carolina, you stay within the same region, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.9 miles along I-40. While the transition onto the Durham Freeway marks a shift in the road's personality, the overall experience remains fast-paced and functional. Expect a consistent interstate grind rather than winding backroads, allowing you to maintain a reliable speed. The route is designed for utility, prioritizing a quick arrival over a scenic, meandering path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
402 ft
198 ft
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
402 ft
~57.1 mi in
Elevation Range
204 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Durham Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (NC 147 / Durham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
49.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
NC 147 / Durham Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 147 / Durham Freeway toward NC 147 North: Durham Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 9
Toward NC 147 North: Durham Downtown
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
7
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 15 Business; US 501 Business / South Roxboro Street
Turn right onto US 15 Business; US 501 Business / South Roxboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 38.9 mi | 43m |
| Durham Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Lassiter Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Black Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NC 210 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Hatcher Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Baker Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Roxboro Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 38.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Oaks, NC and Durham, NC.
1
Start on US 301
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Wellons Street
2
Turn right onto North Baker Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Baker Street
3
Turn left onto East Hatcher Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hatcher Street
4
Continue on Black Creek Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Creek Road
5
Turn left onto Lassiter Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lassiter Road
6
Turn left onto NC 210
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 210
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 885
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Durham Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 147
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Durham Freeway
Exit 9
Toward NC 147 North: Durham Downtown
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Drive
15
Turn right onto US 15 Business; US 501 Business
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Roxboro Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Four Oaks, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Four Oaks, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Durham, NC
The final approach into Durham, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Durham, NC
Late night in Durham on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Four Oaks, NC to Durham, NC covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Durham Freeway, Lassiter Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Four Oaks, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.93 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (NC 147 / Durham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Four Oaks, NC to Durham, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 198 ft to 402 ft elevation with about 406 ft of total climbing.
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