2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Chapel Hill, NC vs Gainesville, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 0.5% shorter than it is for residents of Chapel Hill.
- 61.5% fewer residents of Gainesville work from home compared to residents of Chapel Hill.
 Chapel Hill, NCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Chapel Hill, NCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)51.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.7%0.5%
 Walk8.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.4%9.7%
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 Chapel Hill, NCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock25.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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