How far is Morehead City, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead City and Chapel Hill is 347.53 miles (559.3 km).
Flight distance from Morehead City, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 347.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from Morehead City to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead City, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 431.24 miles (694.02 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead City to Chapel Hill will take approximately 07 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Morehead City
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9669 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°43'23"N 76°43'34"W |
| Latitude | 34.7229400 |
| Longitude | -76.7260400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Morehead City and Chapel Hill
The distance between Morehead City and Chapel Hill is 694 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 42 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 Morehead City and Chapel Hill. The current time is 13:13:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57.6 liters (15.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead City and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead City to Chapel Hill is $49.09 (diesel $64.57).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $49.09 | $55.25 | $61.02 | $64.57 |
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 May 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead City 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.
