How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Eden, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Eden, NC is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Eden.
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Start on the route
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1145 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1142 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville
15.9 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Belews Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Belews Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue straight
2003 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1208 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1446 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1002 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hamilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Eden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chapel Hill and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Eden?
The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Chapel Hill and 112.6 miles from Eden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chapel Hill and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Eden. Straight-line distance: 168.27 mi (270.81 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden
Town in North Carolina, U.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.4884700, -79.7667000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-79.7667, 36.48847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.65 | $89.31 |
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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