How far is Apex, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Apex and Chapel Hill is 216.6 miles (348.58 km).

Flight distance from Apex, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 216.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Apex to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Apex, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 271.98 miles (437.7 km) by car.

Driving from Apex to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. It is located in the Research Triangle region of the state. Apex is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apex Nature Preserve and the Apex Museum.

Population 64388
GPS Coordinates 35°43'58"N 78°51'1"W
Latitude 35.7326500
Longitude -78.8502900
Altitude 152
Country United States
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#2 Chapel Hill

Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population 63705
GPS Coordinates 35°56'34"N 82°42'32"W
Latitude 35.9428800
Longitude -82.7087500
Altitude 658
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Apex and Chapel Hill

The distance between Apex and Chapel Hill is 438 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Apex and Chapel Hill. The current time is 04:50:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.33 liters (9.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Apex and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Apex to Chapel Hill is $30.96 (diesel $40.72).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $30.96 $34.85 $38.48 $40.72

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Apex and Chapel Hill (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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