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Trip from Snow Hill, NC to Durham, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

96.4 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Downtown Snow Hill, NC, NC

Snow Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Snow Hill, NC to Durham, NC covers 96.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kingold Boulevard, Highway 58 North, Moyton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 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.

Midpoint

48.2 miles from Snow Hill, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kingold Boulevard
Highway 58 North
Moyton Avenue
Rolesville Road
Marks Creek Road
Horton Road
Buffaloe Road
Northern Wake Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Kingold Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Harper Street

282 ft · 15 sec · West Harper Street
2

Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kingold Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Highway 58 North

13 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North
4

Continue on Moyton Avenue

5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
6

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 6 min
7

Merge slight right

30 mi · 31 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Rolesville Road
9

Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

308 ft · 8 sec · Rolesville Road
10

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
11

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
12

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Horton Road
13

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
14

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 24 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 70 West: Durham
17

Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue
18

Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive

4.1 mi · 5 min · T.W. Alexander Drive
19

Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 885 North: Durham
20

Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

2.5 mi · 2 min · Durham Freeway
21

Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
22

Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
23

Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
24

Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street
25

Turn left onto East Main Street

98 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
26

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 48.2 miles from Snow Hill, NC, or about 47m 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 21 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 47m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durham, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Snow Hill, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Snow Hill, NC

This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Snow Hill, 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.

Downtown Zebulon, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zebulon, NC

48 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

Elm City, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zebulon, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Snow Hill, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.07 one way

$30.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.48 $32.97
premium $4.70 $17.84 $35.68
diesel $5.61 $21.28 $42.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Snow Hill, NC

Afternoon in Snow Hill on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Durham, NC

Afternoon in Durham on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

6 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

1h 34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

96.4 mi in 1h 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kingold Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Snow Hill, NC to Durham, NC is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Snow Hill, NC to Durham, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 96.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Durham, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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