Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
210.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: Curtis Adams
The drive from Moyock, NC to Durham, NC covers 210.3 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Moyock, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 210.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mills Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Swamp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bunker Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 343 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sycamore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Moyock, NC and Durham, NC.
Start on Caratoke Highway
Turn left onto South Mills Road
Continue on Old Swamp Road
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
Take the ramp straight
Turn sharp right
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn straight
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right onto Old Highway
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn straight onto Sycamore Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham
Continue on I-85 South Access Road
Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
Continue on East Markham Avenue
Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durham, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Moyock, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moyock, NC
This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 3h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.2 mi from Moyock, NC · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Moyock, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Durham, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$32.80 one way
$65.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| premium | $4.78 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $46.56 | $93.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.08 | $10.09 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Moyock on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Durham on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Raleigh, NC
105 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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