Durham, North Carolina to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.4 miles 790.8 km · straight line
589.7 miles estimated 949 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Montgomery, Alabama is 491.4 miles (790.8 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located WSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.7 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients