How far is Durham, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Durham and Chapel Hill is 213.08 miles (342.92 km).
Flight distance from Durham, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 213.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Durham to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Durham, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 258.62 miles (416.21 km) by car.
Driving from Durham to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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 Durham and Chapel Hill
The distance between Durham and Chapel Hill is 416 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 37 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 Durham and Chapel Hill. The current time is 09:44:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.55 liters (9.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Durham and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Durham to Chapel Hill is $29.44 (diesel $38.72).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $29.44 | $33.14 | $36.59 | $38.72 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Durham 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.
