How far is Hillsborough, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill is 201.91 miles (324.94 km).
Flight distance from Hillsborough, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 201.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Hillsborough to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hillsborough, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 246.36 miles (396.48 km) by car.
Driving from Hillsborough to Chapel Hill will take approximately 03 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Hillsborough
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°4'32"N 79°5'59"W |
| Latitude | 36.0754200 |
| Longitude | -79.0997300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Chapel Hill: (-82.708707,35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill
The distance between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill is 396 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. The current time is 15:39:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.91 liters (8.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hillsborough to Chapel Hill is $28.04 (diesel $36.89).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $28.04 | $31.57 | $34.86 | $36.89 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
