How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Woodfin, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Woodfin, NC is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Woodfin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Woodfin.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodfin
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Elk Mountain Road
48 m · 6 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottage Street
41 m · 6 sec · Cottage Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Woodfin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Guntertown Road
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20.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Chapel Hill and Sunny near Woodfin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Woodfin?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Chapel Hill and 16.8 miles from Woodfin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chapel Hill and Sunny near Woodfin.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Woodfin. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 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 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodfin (-82.58207, 35.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
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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