Durham, North Carolina to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.6 miles 744.5 km · straight line
555.1 miles estimated 893.4 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Palm Coast?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Palm Coast is 462.6 miles (744.5 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.1 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Palm Coast in Florida.

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 Palm Coast. 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 Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients