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About Hillsborough, NC

Hillsborough is a small historic town in central North Carolina, about 12 miles northwest of Chapel Hill via NC Highway 86. Take I-85 Exit 164 to reach downtown, or follow US Highway 70 east-west through town. The 1845 courthouse still bears bullet holes from an 1870 political clash.

Where is Hillsborough, NC on the map?

Hillsborough, NC is in United States, at 36.068, -79.099 - about 18 km north of Carrboro, NC.

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What is the closest airport to Hillsborough, NC?

The closest airport to Hillsborough, NC is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 44 km (about 37 min by car).

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