How far is Raleigh, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Raleigh and Chapel Hill is 228.21 miles (367.27 km).
Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 228.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Raleigh to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 285.57 miles (459.58 km) by car.
Driving from Raleigh to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.
| Population | 474414 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W |
| Latitude | 35.7721000 |
| Longitude | -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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 Raleigh and Chapel Hill
The distance between Raleigh and Chapel Hill is 460 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 06 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 Raleigh and Chapel Hill. The current time is 18:50:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.15 liters (10.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Raleigh to Chapel Hill is $32.51 (diesel $42.76).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $32.51 | $36.59 | $40.41 | $42.76 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Raleigh 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.
