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

352.3 miles 566.9 km · straight line
422.7 miles estimated 680.3 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dalton from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Dalton to Durham, North Carolina is 352.3 miles (566.9 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Dalton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.7 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dalton & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Dalton
34.77°N, 84.97°W
America/New_York
232m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients