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Cities Near Durham

Cities near Durham, North Carolina: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chapel Hill, Cary, Raleigh. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Durham, North Carolina is Chapel Hill, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Chapel Hill10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Cary15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Raleigh21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Burlington31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Greensboro50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip
High Point62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Rocky Mount62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Fayetteville65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Winston-Salem76 mi / 122 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Greenville90 mi / 145 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Durham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chapel Hill, Cary, Raleigh, Burlington, Greensboro. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Durham include Chapel Hill, Cary, Raleigh, Burlington, Greensboro. The closest is Chapel Hill, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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