What is the best route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), to Chapel Hill, NC, ?

The fastest route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), to Chapel Hill, NC, covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Chapel Hill, NC from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)?

Chapel Hill, NC lies roughly to the west of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Are there charging stations between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chapel Hill, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chapel Hill, NC, including Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem St (350 kW); Courtyard Marriot (350 kW); Lowes Foods - Brier Creek (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 249.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Chapel Hill, NC

Distance: 19 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chapel Hill, NC takes about 30 min via I 40. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 19 mi

1 Depart straight 34 yd
2 Turn right 16 yd
3 Turn left onto West International Drive 57 yd
4 Turn right onto John Brantley Boulevard 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Airport Boulevard 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 14 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Fordham Boulevard 2 mi
11 Turn slightly right onto East Franklin Street 2 mi
12 Turn right onto Elizabeth Street 1 mi
13 Continue right onto Elizabeth Street 130 yd
14 Continue left onto Elizabeth Street 138 yd
15 Arrive straight onto Elizabeth Street

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The return trip from Chapel Hill, NC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Charging points along the way

249 chargers

Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem StCCS, Tesla · 400 N Salem St, Apex, NC, 27502350 kW
Courtyard MarriotCCS, CHAdeMO · 3908 Arrow Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27612350 kW
Lowes Foods - Brier CreekCCS, CHAdeMO · 8100 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC, 27617350 kW
Market at Colonnade CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 8710 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615350 kW
Parkside Town CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 7129 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, NC, 27519350 kW

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Chapel Hill, NC → Durham, NC10 mi · 25 min Chapel Hill, NC → Pittsboro, NC19 mi · 40 min Chapel Hill, NC → Carrboro, NC6 mi · 15 min Chapel Hill, NC → Green Level, NC29 mi · 50 min Chapel Hill, NC → Stem, NC32 mi · 45 min Chapel Hill, NC → Hillsborough, NC13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} to Chapel Hill, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} and Chapel Hill, NC, {toState} is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} to Chapel Hill, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} to Chapel Hill, NC, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} to Chapel Hill, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), {fromState} to Chapel Hill, NC, {toState} covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Chapel Hill, NC from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)?: Chapel Hill, NC lies roughly to the west of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Are there charging stations between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chapel Hill, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chapel Hill, NC, including Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem St (350 kW); Courtyard Marriot (350 kW); Lowes Foods - Brier Creek (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 249.

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