Cape Cod to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606.1 miles 975.5 km · straight line
727.4 miles estimated 1170.6 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Cape Cod to Durham, North Carolina is 606.1 miles (975.5 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727.4 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients