Origin
Fremont, NC
Night in Fremont on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NC to Durham, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NC to Durham, NC covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rolesville Road, Marks Creek Road, Horton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Fremont, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rolesville Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fremont, NC to Durham, NC is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Fremont, NC to Durham, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rolesville Road | — | — |
| Marks Creek Road | — | — |
| Horton Road | — | — |
| Buffaloe Road | — | — |
| Northern Wake Expressway | — | — |
| US 70 West | — | — |
| Glenwood Avenue | — | — |
| T | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rolesville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NC and Durham, NC.
1
Start on North Wilson Street
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Wilson Street
2
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Rolesville Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rolesville Road
7
Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rolesville Road
8
Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marks Creek Road
9
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Horton Road
10
Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffaloe Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Wake Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 West: Durham
14
Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
15
Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
T.W. Alexander Drive
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 885 North: Durham
17
Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Durham Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
20
Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Drive
21
Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Roxboro Street
22
Turn left onto East Main Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Fremont, NC, or about 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durham, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fremont, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, NC
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fremont, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Fremont, NC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Fremont, 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
$12.64 one way
$25.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Night in Durham on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
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 15m 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 Fremont, NC to Durham, NC covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rolesville Road, Marks Creek Road, Horton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Fremont, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.64 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 Fremont, NC to Durham, NC is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Fremont, NC to Durham, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NC to Durham, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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