How far is Asheboro, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Asheboro, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheboro and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro and Chapel Hill.
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Start on North Fayetteville Street
830 ft · 31 sec · North Fayetteville Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
1861 ft · 55 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn left onto Brookway Road
547 ft · 14 sec · Brookway Road
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Turn straight onto West Dixie Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Dixie Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West
2750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
24.7 mi · 34 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Take the exit left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall
21.3 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheboro and Chapel Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkesboro Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheboro to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Asheboro and 100.8 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Icard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 162.99 mi (262.31 km).
#1 Asheboro
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 26,023 |
| Coordinates | 35.7079100, -79.8136400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708707, 35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.49 | $80.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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