Durham, North Carolina to Fort Pierce: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596.5 miles 959.9 km · straight line
715.8 miles estimated 1151.9 km · driving distance
14h 24min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Fort Pierce?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Fort Pierce is 596.5 miles (959.9 km) as the crow flies. Fort Pierce is located S of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.8 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Fort Pierce in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Fort Pierce. 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 Durham, North Carolina to Fort Pierce

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 24min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 17min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 43min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Fort Pierce

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Fort Pierce
27.45°N, 80.33°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients