Day trip from Durham to Roanoke
Roanoke lies 170 km (105 mi) north-west of Durham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 170 km (105 mi) apart, Roanoke is a realistic day trip from Durham: about 2 h 46 min each way by road.
| Durham | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 257,636 | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27701–27722 | 24001–24050 |
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Staying in Roanoke
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Common questions
How far is Roanoke from Durham?
170 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durham; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durham to Roanoke by road?
About 2 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durham and Roanoke?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.