Driving Time from Charleston to Durham
Driving from Charleston to Durham is about 281 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 1 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Charleston and Durham are about 230 mi (370 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 281 mi (451 km), a drive of about 5 hr 1 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 230 mi / 370 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 281 mi / 451 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 1 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $35 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.386, -79.425 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Charleston to Durham is about 230 mi (370 km) in a straight line, and roughly 281 mi (451 km) by road.