How far is Smithfield, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Smithfield and Chapel Hill is 246.89 miles (397.33 km).
Flight distance from Smithfield, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 246.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Smithfield to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Smithfield, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 312.31 miles (502.62 km) by car.
Driving from Smithfield to Chapel Hill will take approximately 05 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 13333 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°30'31"N 78°20'22"W |
| Latitude | 35.5084900 |
| Longitude | -78.3394500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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 Smithfield and Chapel Hill
The distance between Smithfield and Chapel Hill is 503 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 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 Smithfield and Chapel Hill. The current time is 04:05:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.72 liters (11.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Smithfield and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Smithfield to Chapel Hill is $35.55 (diesel $46.76).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $35.55 | $40.02 | $44.19 | $46.76 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Smithfield 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.
