Road Trips from Durham, NC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
41
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
17
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Hamlet, NC
2h 7m103.2 mi one way
Sunset Beach, NC
3h 54m202.6 mi one way
Greenville, NC
2h 4m106.1 mi one way
Southport, NC
3h 32m185.1 mi one way
Mount Airy, NC
2h 15m113.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Aberdeen, NC
1h 35m78.2 mi one way
Hamlet, NC
2h 7m103.2 mi one way
Sunset Beach, NC
3h 54m202.6 mi one way
Greenville, NC
2h 4m106.1 mi one way
Greenville, NC
2h 4m106.1 mi one way
Mount Airy, NC
2h 15m113.1 mi one way
Carrboro, NC
27m12.4 mi one way
Raleigh, NC
35m25.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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