Amelia Island to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.9 miles 643.5 km · straight line
479.8 miles estimated 772.2 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Amelia Island from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Amelia Island to Durham, North Carolina is 399.9 miles (643.5 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located NNE of Amelia Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.8 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Amelia Island in Florida and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amelia Island and Durham, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amelia Island to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amelia Island & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Amelia Island
30.62°N, 81.46°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients