How far is Sanford, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Chapel Hill is 200.51 miles (322.69 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 200.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Sanford to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 261.47 miles (420.79 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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 Sanford and Chapel Hill
The distance between Sanford and Chapel Hill is 421 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 40 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 Sanford and Chapel Hill. The current time is 05:49:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.93 liters (9.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Chapel Hill is $29.76 (diesel $39.15).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $29.76 | $33.5 | $37 | $39.15 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford 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.
