Origin
Durham, NC
Late night in Durham on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, NC to Broadway, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadway, NC
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Trip Overview
This 50.6-mile drive from Durham, NC to Broadway, NC is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Triangle Expressway and NC 42, making it a highway-focused experience. You'll stay within North Carolina for the entire journey, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Given its short duration and focused profile, this drive is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle Expressway | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| NC 42 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Durham Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Old US 1 Highway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Corinth Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Broadway Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Triangle Expressway
— 13.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NC and Broadway, NC.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Dillard Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Dillard Street
3
Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pettigrew Street
4
Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto NC 147
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Durham Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NC 885 Toll
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Triangle Expressway
Toward NC 885 Toll South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NC 540 Toll
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Triangle Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 57
Toward South Salem Street
11
Turn right onto Old US 1 Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Old US 1 Highway
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Old US Highway 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old US Highway 1
13
Turn left onto Corinth Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Corinth Road
14
Turn sharp right onto NC 42
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 42
15
Continue on NC 42
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avents Ferry Road
16
Turn left onto Broadway Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Road
17
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Dillard Street
Turn right onto South Dillard Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fayetteville Road
Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Old US 1 Highway
Turn right onto Old US 1 Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Broadway, NC
Late night in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive offers a predominantly high-speed experience, with 81% of the journey on major roadways like the Triangle Expressway and Durham Freeway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.7 miles on the Triangle Expressway, providing ample opportunity to maintain a consistent pace. While the route is largely highway-based, expect some transitions onto NC 42, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. The overall character is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Triangle Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Triangle Expressway and NC 42. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Dillard Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Dillard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Durham, NC
Full guide →Of the three cities that make up North Carolina's Research Triangle, Durham has traditionally been the one with the grittier, more working-class image. A city of just over 300,000 residents in 2026, Durham has moved beyond a "tobacco town" with a prestigious university at its center to become a regionally and nationally recognized symbol of urban renewal, gentrification, technology and diversity. Durham's vibrant African-American community was historically pioneering in United States Black culture, from the arts to finance. These days, the tobacco warehouses and textile mills have been converted to other uses, as Durham has taken on a much more high-profile (and expensive) identity. Thanks to local anchor Duke University, a thriving, research-driven medical and tech industry has taken root.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Triangle Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Broadway, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Dillard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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