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Distance from Apex to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Driving Distance
22.1 mi 35.6 km
Flying Distance
16.2 mi 26.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Apex, North Carolina to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 22.1 mi (35.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.2 mi (26.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 30 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Apex
Place Apex
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.732652
Longitude -78.850286
GPS 35.732652° N, 78.850286° W
Local Time 12:20 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Place University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.904912
Longitude -79.046913
GPS 35.904912° N, 79.046913° W
Local Time 12:20 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Apex, North Carolina to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina covers 22.1 mi (35.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 30 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (22.1-26.4 miles / 36-42 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).

Available Routes

US-64 W
22.1 mi 30 minutes
Shortest
NC-540 W
26.4 mi 30 minutes
Fastest Tolls
NC-540 W and O'Kelly Chapel Rd
22.6 mi 32 minutes
Tolls

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Apex to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.