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

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Mocksville, NC is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.18 mi
03h 26m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.18 mi
Kilometers
257.79 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mocksville
Sun, May 24, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Sun, May 24, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-05-24T14:06
Arrive Mocksville
Sun, May 24, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Chapel Hill
80 mi
01h 43m
To Mocksville
80.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Mocksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Mocksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Guntertown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    114 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkesboro Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Salisbury Street

    143 m · 17 sec · North Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    577 ft · 26 sec · West Depot Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Mocksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
120 mi · 75%
Guntertown Road
31.6 mi · 20%
Wilkesboro Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Chapel Hill Road
1.56 mi · 1%
US 64
0.34 mi
West Depot Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
01h 43m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Chapel Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mocksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Mocksville?

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Chapel Hill and 80.2 miles from Mocksville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Chapel Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mocksville.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Alpine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Alpine.

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Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Mocksville. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.44 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population63,705
Coordinates35.9428800, -82.7087500
Altitude658
CountryUnited States
Mocksville

#2 Mocksville

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,297
Coordinates35.8940300, -80.5614500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Hill (-82.70875, 35.94288)
End: Mocksville (-80.56145, 35.89403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $22.38
Round trip
$44.76
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.38 $44.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.02 $50.05
Premium $4.78 $27.00 $53.99
Diesel $5.62 $31.78 $63.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and Mocksville. The current time is 14:06:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.