Origin
Roxboro, NC
Late night in Roxboro on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxboro, NC to Durham, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxboro, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Roxboro and Durham, this 30.1-mile journey is a highly manageable trip that takes roughly 44 minutes. Because the distance is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via South Foushee Street, Durham Road, and Roxboro Road, keeping the trip simple and direct. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel across the North Carolina Southeast region. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| Roxboro Road | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| North Roxboro Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Duke Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Gregson Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| South Foushee Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 10.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxboro, NC and Durham, NC.
1
Start on Depot Street
479 ft
·
25 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn right onto South Foushee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Foushee Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 158; US 501; NC 57
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Durham Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 501
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Roxboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 501
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roxboro Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto US 501
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Duke Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto US 501
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Gregson Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 70 Business
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Foushee Street
Turn right onto South Foushee Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 158; US 501; NC 57 / Durham Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 158; US 501; NC 57 / Durham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
25.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 501 / North Duke Street
Turn straight onto US 501 / North Duke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
27.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 501 / North Gregson Street
Turn slight right onto US 501 / North Gregson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 70 Business / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 70 Business / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Durham, NC
Late night in Durham on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 30.1-mile stretch. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning your speed will be dictated by local traffic and road conditions rather than cruise control. You won’t find any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, so be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention. As you make your way from Roxboro toward Durham, the character of the road remains consistent, favoring local surface streets that wind through the region. It is a practical, no-frills transition between these two North Carolina towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Durham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Foushee Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Foushee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 158; US 501; NC 57 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (US 501 / North Duke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 50m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Durham Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (South Foushee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 158; US 501; NC 57 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (US 501 / North Duke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Durham, 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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