How far is Thomasville, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Thomasville, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Chapel Hill.
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Start on West Main Street
706 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street
49 m · 13 sec · Fisher Ferry Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2660 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Old US Highway 29
2166 ft · 43 sec · Old US Highway 29
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Take the ramp straight
1651 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Take the exit left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Thomasville and Chapel Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkesboro Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Cloudy leaving Thomasville and 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 Thomasville to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Thomasville and 92.4 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Thomasville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
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Longview Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drexel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 147.05 mi (236.65 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.49 | $62.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
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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