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

713.3 miles 1148 km · straight line
856 miles estimated 1377.6 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Montreal?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Montreal is 713.3 miles (1148 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Durham, North Carolina is in North Carolina, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, 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 Montreal. 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 Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Montreal

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients