Durham, North Carolina to Quebec City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.2 miles 1361.8 km · straight line
1015.4 miles estimated 1634.2 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Quebec City?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Quebec City is 846.2 miles (1361.8 km) as the crow flies. Quebec City is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.4 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Durham, North Carolina is in North Carolina, United States, while Quebec City 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 Quebec City. 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 Quebec City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Quebec City

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients