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

1001.8 miles 1612.3 km · straight line
1202.2 miles estimated 1934.8 km · driving distance
24h 11min estimated drive time
$116 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Halifax?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Halifax is 1001.8 miles (1612.3 km) as the crow flies. Halifax is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1202.2 miles, taking about 24h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Durham, North Carolina is in North Carolina, United States, while Halifax is in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Halifax. 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 Halifax

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 11min $116 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 1min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 26min $144–$421* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Halifax

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients