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

420 miles 676 km · straight line
482.6 miles actual route 776.7 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from New York?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to New York is 420 miles (676 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.6 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and New York in New York.

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 New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & New York

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM