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Road trip from Durham to Roanoke

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ITINERARY

2h 57m142 miles23 stops
1
Massage Envy Spa Southpoint
8202 Renaissance Pkwy Suite #111, Durham, NC 27713-6694
2
The Raleigh Market
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-3902
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
3
Game On Escapes & More
107 Edinburgh South Dr Suite 203, Cary, NC 27511-8426
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
4
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1011
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state's earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state's military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children's programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh's at the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
5
Forest Oaks Country Club
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
6
Rudd Farm
4021 Hicone Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405-9441
7
Center City Park
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2402
8
Skateland USA North
3801 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27405-2619
9
Lake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455-8239
10
BurMil Park
5834 Bur Mill Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410-9214
11
Salem Lake
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
12
Recreation Billiards
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
13
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Palmer Hall, Carroll Weathers Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27109
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
14
Grand 18-Winston-Salem
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
15
Star City Mystery Dinner Theater
4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018-0611
16
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
17
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
18
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
19
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
20
A Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
21
Riddle Me Roanoke
2067A Electric Rd Oak Grove Plaza, Roanoke, VA 24018-1937
We are a well established Escape Room in Roanoke, Virginia that focuses on fun! Players enter a themed room, collect clues and solve puzzles to complete a major objective for the room. It is totally immersive, live action, hands-on, and lots of fun! All of our rooms are private at no extra charge, so players don't have to round up a lot of friends to play, or play in a room with a bunch of strangers.
22
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
23
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
Customize this Trip

OVERVIEW

1
Start:Massage Envy Spa Southpoint
Durham, North Carolina·
2.0
(9) review
8202 Renaissance Pkwy Suite #111, Durham, NC 27713-6694
2
The Raleigh Market
Raleigh, North Carolina·
4.0
(96) review
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-3902
3
Game On Escapes & More
Cary, North Carolina·
5.0
(98) review
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
107 Edinburgh South Dr Suite 203, Cary, NC 27511-8426
4
North Carolina Museum of History
Raleigh, North Carolina·
4.5
(936) review
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state's earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state's military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children's programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh's at the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1011
5
Forest Oaks Country Club
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
6
Rudd Farm
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
4021 Hicone Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405-9441
7
Center City Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2402
8
Skateland USA North
Greensboro, North Carolina·
3.0
(6) review
3801 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27405-2619
9
Lake Brandt Marina
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(56) review
5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455-8239
10
BurMil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(80) review
5834 Bur Mill Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410-9214
11
Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
12
Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
13
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
Palmer Hall, Carroll Weathers Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27109
14
Grand 18-Winston-Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(72) review
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
15
Star City Mystery Dinner Theater
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(6) review
4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018-0611
16
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
Roanoke, Virginia·
5.0
(8) review
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
17
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
18
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(715) review
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
19
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
20
A Few Old Goats Brewing
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
21
Riddle Me Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia·
5.0
(59) review
We are a well established Escape Room in Roanoke, Virginia that focuses on fun! Players enter a themed room, collect clues and solve puzzles to complete a major objective for the room. It is totally immersive, live action, hands-on, and lots of fun! All of our rooms are private at no extra charge, so players don't have to round up a lot of friends to play, or play in a room with a bunch of strangers.
2067A Electric Rd Oak Grove Plaza, Roanoke, VA 24018-1937
22
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(73) review
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
23
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916

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What's the driving distance between Durham and Roanoke?
The distance is 142 miles
What's the travel time between Durham and Roanoke?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 57m mins in normal traffic
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