Drive time
Raleigh to Durham
Quick answer
The drive from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is approximately 21 min covering about 21 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
21 mi
Drive time
21 min
Midpoint
35.89°, -78.77°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Durham, meeting halfway saves each of you about 11 miles and 11 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
35.8868°, -78.7684°
Raleigh and Durham are about 21 miles apart — each person drives roughly 11 miles.
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