How far is Cary, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cary and Chapel Hill is 220.15 miles (354.29 km).
Flight distance from Cary, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 220.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Cary to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cary, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 275.98 miles (444.15 km) by car.
Driving from Cary to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173587 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.7915400 |
| Longitude | -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Chapel Hill: (-82.708707,35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time Between Cary and Chapel Hill
The distance between Cary and Chapel Hill is 444 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 56 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 Cary and Chapel Hill. The current time is 19:20:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.86 liters (9.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cary and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cary to Chapel Hill is $31.42 (diesel $41.32).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $31.42 | $35.36 | $39.05 | $41.32 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cary 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.
