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Cities Near Chapel Hill

Cities near Chapel Hill, North Carolina: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Durham, Cary, Burlington. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is Durham, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Durham10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Cary18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Burlington25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Raleigh25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Greensboro43 mi / 69 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
High Point53 mi / 86 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Fayetteville60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Winston-Salem68 mi / 109 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Rocky Mount71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Concord92 mi / 149 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Chapel Hill

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Durham, Cary, Burlington, Raleigh, Greensboro. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Chapel Hill include Durham, Cary, Burlington, Raleigh, Greensboro. The closest is Durham, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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