How far is Reidsville, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Reidsville, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reidsville and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidsville and Chapel Hill.
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Start on South Scales Street
2956 ft · 57 sec · South Scales Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Richardson Drive
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Turn right onto Barnes Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Barnes Street
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Take the ramp right
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 785 South, I 840: Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Charlotte
1083 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Winston-Salem
3212 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.2 mi · 15 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 421 North: Greensboro, Winston-Salem
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
2969 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 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 Reidsville 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reidsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reidsville to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Reidsville and 110.5 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Reidsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reidsville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 172.21 mi (277.14 km).
#1 Reidsville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,993 |
| Coordinates | 36.3548600, -79.6644700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.25 | $70.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
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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