How far is Wake Forest, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wake Forest and Chapel Hill is 234.83 miles (377.92 km).
Flight distance from Wake Forest, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is 234.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Wake Forest to Chapel Hill with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is: 281.47 miles (452.98 km) by car.
Driving from Wake Forest to Chapel Hill will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.S. state of North Carolina
| Population | 47314 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°58'48"N 78°30'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.9798700 |
| Longitude | -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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 Wake Forest and Chapel Hill
The distance between Wake Forest and Chapel Hill is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Wake Forest and Chapel Hill. The current time is 23:18:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.6 liters (9.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wake Forest to Chapel Hill is $32.04 (diesel $42.14).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $32.04 | $36.06 | $39.83 | $42.14 |
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 13, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wake Forest 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.
