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

711.1 miles 1144.4 km · straight line
822.2 miles actual route 1323.2 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Miami?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Miami is 711.1 miles (1144.4 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.2 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Miami 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. 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 Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Miami

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM