How far is Tarboro, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Tarboro, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 354 miles (569.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarboro and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarboro and Chapel Hill.
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Start on Trade Street
7 m · 8 sec · Trade Street
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Turn left onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1343 ft · 28 sec · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 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 Tarboro and Chapel Hill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tarboro and Mostly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarboro to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 354 miles (569.7 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Tarboro and 179 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.47 one way or $98.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tarboro and Mostly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Clemmons
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 Clemmons.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarboro and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 289.43 mi (465.8 km).
#1 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $49.47 | $98.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $59.68 | $119.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $70.24 | $140.49 |
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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