How long is the commute from Chapel Hill, NC?
Workers who live in Chapel Hill, NC take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.0% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
28.1% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 7.0%
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Chapel Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Chapel Hill | Orange County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.1% (±2.9 points) | 55.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 6.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 4.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±1.0 points) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.1% (±2.1 points) | 26.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Chapel Hill, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chapel Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Orange County (4.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Chapel Hill ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 557 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chapel Hill
| Vehicles available | Chapel Hill | Orange County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±2.5 points) | 32.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±2.7 points) | 39.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±1.9 points) | 23.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Chapel Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chapel Hill
| Chapel Hill | Orange County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.1% (±2.1 points) | 26.8% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.6 points) | 97.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chapel Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chapel Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | — | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Carrboro | 2.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Governors Village | 5.3 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Club | 6.0 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Briar Chapel | 8.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Durham | 8.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Fearrington Village | 9.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Hillsborough | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Efland | 13 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carrboro, NC (23.1 minutes), Governors Club, NC (31.0 minutes), Briar Chapel, NC (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Efland | 31.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Carrboro | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 3 | Hillsborough | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Chapel Hill | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chapel Hill
How long is the average commute in Chapel Hill?
Workers who live in Chapel Hill, NC take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chapel Hill without a car?
5.8% of households in Chapel Hill have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chapel Hill?
28.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Chapel Hill worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chapel Hill town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chapel Hill town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chapel Hill town, North Carolina
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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