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

89.6 miles 144.2 km · straight line
112 miles estimated 180.3 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Kinston?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Kinston is 89.6 miles (144.2 km) as the crow flies. Kinston is located SE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Kinston

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Kinston
35.26°N, 77.58°W
America/New_York
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients