Atlanta to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.6 miles 559.4 km · straight line
382.8 miles actual route 616 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Atlanta to Durham, North Carolina is 347.6 miles (559.4 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.8 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Durham, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM