Day trip from Durham to Raleigh
Raleigh lies 34 km (21 mi) south-east of Durham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 34 km (21 mi) apart, Raleigh is a realistic day trip from Durham: about 33 min each way by road.
| Durham | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 257,636 | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27701–27722 | 27601–27699 |
What to see in Raleigh
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County Public Libraries | 3,616,782 | 2015 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | 288,800 | 2013 |
The busiest is Wake County Public Libraries at 3,616,782 visitors in 2015. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Raleigh
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Staying in Raleigh
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh. Of the 175 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 1 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 55,292 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Durham?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Durham; by road roughly 42 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durham to Raleigh by road?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durham and Raleigh?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.