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

Distance by Flight

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

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

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is: 271.48 miles (436.91 km) by car.

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

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Chapel Hill and Apex

The distance between Chapel Hill and Apex is 437 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 Chapel Hill and Apex. The current time is 22:38:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 52 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 36.26 liters (9.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chapel Hill and Apex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chapel Hill to Apex is $30.9 (diesel $40.65).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $30.9 $34.78 $38.41 $40.65

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 Chapel Hill and Apex (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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