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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Charlotte to Durham (North Carolina). If you're planning a road trip to Durham (North Carolina), you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Charlotte and Durham (North Carolina). Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Charlotte and Durham (North Carolina). Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Charlotte
drive for about 34 minutes
10:34 am Kannapolis
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:34 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:49 pm Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:49 pm
drive for about 58 minutes
2:47 pm Chapel Hill
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:47 pm
drive for about 26 minutes
4:12 pm arrive in Durham (North Carolina)
stay at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club
driving ≈ 3 hours
Your starting point is Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Kannapolis
Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Chapel Hill (7 answers)
Top of the Hill (2 mentions)
questions about Chapel Hill:
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What's the best neighborhood in Chapel Hill for a first time visitor?
Your final destination is Durham, North Carolina.
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Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Durham (North Carolina).
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, which was mentioned 3 times on Trippy.
Want to research more popular hotels in Durham (North Carolina)? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Mateo Bar de Tapas, which was mentioned 2 times.
Want to research more popular restaurants in Durham (North Carolina)? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Durham (North Carolina). Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Durham (North Carolina)? (3 answers)
Lita from Los Angeles asked:
Looking for a restaurant that will accomodate a group (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Durham (North Carolina) to Charlotte drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Charlotte? Try searching for places within 2 hours of Charlotte.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Charlotte to Durham (North Carolina). Or get a full Charlotte to Durham (North Carolina) flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Charlotte well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Charlotte!
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