How far is King, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from King, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Chapel Hill.
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Start on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Parkway
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto University Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
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Turn right onto North Point Boulevard
2424 ft · 43 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Continue on Silas Creek Parkway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 421 North
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall
21.3 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Chapel Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
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.
Sunny leaving King and Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from King and 94.8 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around King and Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Valdese
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 Valdese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 133.2 mi (214.37 km).
#1 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708707, 35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
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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