How far is Shelby, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Chapel Hill is 79.76 miles (128.36 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 79.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Shelby to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 112.84 miles (181.6 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Chapel Hill will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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 Shelby and Chapel Hill
The distance between Shelby and Chapel Hill is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Shelby and Chapel Hill. The current time is 13:24:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.07 liters (3.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Chapel Hill is $12.85 (diesel $16.89).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $12.85 | $14.46 | $15.97 | $16.89 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby 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.
