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Propane in Hillsborough

10 propane locations in Hillsborough, NC.

Of the 10 propane locations listed in Hillsborough, 10 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in North Carolina with listed propane: Mebane (14 locations, about 11 mi), Carrboro (7 locations, about 11 mi) and Durham (67 locations, about 12 mi).

10 locations

Tank exchange in Hillsborough (10)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Food Lion #198

106 Rebecca Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Food Lion #2564

101 North Scotswood Blvd., Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Home Depot

625 Hampton Point Blvd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · AmeriGas

Listed by AmeriGas as a 24/7 self-serve exchange.

Directions About Home Depot exchange

Listed in AmeriGas's exchange locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

New American

3121 North 86 Hwy, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Quality Mart #1602

1414 U.S. 70 East, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Sheetz #647

1990 NC 86 SOUTH, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Walmart #1191 (Vending)

501 Hampton Pointe Blvd., Hillsborough, NC 27278

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Walmart exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.