How far is Shallotte, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Shallotte, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 367 miles (590.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Union County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shallotte and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shallotte and Chapel Hill.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 5 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway West
8.8 mi · 10 min · Ocean Highway West
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Turn right
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Hickman Road Northwest
3.6 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road Northwest
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Continue on Highway 57
7.5 mi · 13 min · Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 90
5.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 90
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Take the ramp slight right
1968 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
94.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1502 ft · 26 sec · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 26 West, US 19 North, US 23 North, US 70 West: Weaverville, Mars Hill
8.4 mi · 11 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 Shallotte and Chapel Hill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spartanburg
Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
94.8 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shallotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Shallotte to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 367 miles (590.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jaars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Shallotte and 184.9 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.29 one way or $102.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shallotte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Jaars
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 Jaars.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shallotte and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 280.03 mi (450.67 km).
#1 Shallotte
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 33.9732300, -78.3858400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $51.29 | $102.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.36 | $114.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.88 | $123.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.83 | $145.66 |
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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