How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Roanoke Rapids, NC is about 346.1 miles (557 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Roanoke Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Roanoke Rapids.
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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
157.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
1.6 mi · 5 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roanoke Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Roanoke Rapids.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
158 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Sunny near Roanoke Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Roanoke Rapids?
The road trip is about 346.1 miles (557 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from Chapel Hill and 173.3 miles from Roanoke Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284 miles (457.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.36 one way or $96.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chapel Hill and Sunny near Roanoke Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Clemmons
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 Clemmons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Roanoke Rapids. Straight-line distance: 284.05 mi (457.13 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 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,186 |
| Coordinates | 36.4615400, -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke Rapids (-77.65415, 36.46154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $48.36 | $96.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.08 | $108.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $58.34 | $116.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.67 | $137.34 |
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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