Durham, North Carolina to Jackson, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.6 miles 549.7 km · straight line
409.9 miles estimated 659.6 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Jackson, New Jersey?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Jackson, New Jersey is 341.6 miles (549.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, New Jersey is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.9 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Jackson, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Durham, North Carolina and Jackson, New Jersey. 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 Jackson, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Jackson, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Jackson, New Jersey
39.78°N, 74.86°W
America/New_York
37m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients