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

373.8 miles 601.5 km · straight line
448.5 miles estimated 721.8 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Delaware to Durham, North Carolina is 373.8 miles (601.5 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located SE of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.5 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Delaware in Ohio 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 Delaware 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 Delaware to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients