Origin
Green Level, NC
Late night in Green Level on Thursday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Level, NC to Durham, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Level, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This 31.5-mile drive from Green Level, NC to Durham, NC is a quick trip, taking approximately 44 minutes. It's an easy one-day excursion, perfect for a short getaway without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 80% of the journey on major interstates like I-40 and I-85, plus the Durham Freeway. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and the same state (NC), you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Green Level, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 80% of this route utilizing major interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-40 and I-85, experiencing the typical flow of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on I-40, offering a sustained period of highway cruising. While the drive is efficient, it's characterized by its consistent interstate nature rather than winding backroads, making it a straightforward and predictable journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 10.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
698 ft
402 ft
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
386 ft
Highest Point
698 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hilldale Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hilldale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Greenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hilldale Street
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Greenway Street
Turn right onto Greenway Street
Navigation decision point
7
16.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 85; NC 86 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck toward I 85 North: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Durham
8
25.7 mi into trip
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~35m in
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NC 147 / Durham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 147 / Durham Freeway toward NC 147 South: Downtown Durham, Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Research Triangle Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 147 South: Downtown Durham, Duke Univ...
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Level, NC and Durham, NC, road signs point toward Duke University, Carolina Central University and Research Triangle Park.
Duke University
25.7 mi in
|
~35m
|
via NC 147
Carolina Central University
25.7 mi in
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~35m
|
via NC 147
Research Triangle Park
25.7 mi in
|
~35m
|
via NC 147
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 85 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Durham Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Trollingwood Hawfields Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Stone Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Roxboro Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North NC 49 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Wilkins Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Level, NC and Durham, NC.
1
Start on Evergreen Avenue
180 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hilldale Street
3
Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pinebrook Drive
4
Turn right onto Greenway Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Greenway Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NC 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North NC 49
6
Continue on NC 49
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxboro Street
7
Turn left onto Bason Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bason Road
8
Turn right onto North Wilkins Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wilkins Road
9
Continue on Trollingwood Road
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
Trollingwood Road
10
Turn left onto Stone Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Street
11
Turn right onto Trollingwood Hawfields Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Trollingwood Hawfields Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; I 85
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40; I 85
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85; NC 86 Truck
Toward I 85 North: Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 147
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Freeway
Toward NC 147 South: Downtown Durham, Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Research Triangle Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Morehead Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Morehead Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 15 Business; US 501 Business
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Roxboro Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Main Street
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 44-minute duration and 31.5-mile distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but aim to avoid peak rush hour times on I-40 and I-85 for a smoother experience. With a low estimated fuel cost of $5, refueling isn't a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Take advantage of the short travel time by making an early morning departure to maximize your day in Durham, or a late afternoon departure to arrive for evening activities. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Durham Freeway as you approach your destination.
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 15.8 miles from Green Level, NC, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.1 miles.
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 31.5 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durham, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Green Level, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green Level, NC
This is one driving day of about 31.5 miles and 44m.
At 31.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 10.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Green Level, NC · 24m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Green Level, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Durham, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Durham, 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
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Durham, NC
Late night in Durham on Thursday
Local time
12:19 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
2 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
44m 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 Green Level, NC to Durham, NC covers 31.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 85, Durham Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Green Level, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hilldale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Greenway Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Green Level, NC and Durham, NC, road signs point toward Duke University, Carolina Central University and Research Triangle Park.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 402 ft to 698 ft elevation with about 171 ft of total climbing.
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