How far is Apex, NC from Carrboro, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Carrboro, NC is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chatham County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Carrboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Carrboro.
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Start on North Salem Street
117 m · 20 sec · North Salem Street
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Turn right onto Saunders Street
2033 ft · 1 min · Saunders Street
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Turn right onto West Chatham Street
1652 ft · 44 sec · West Chatham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Street
90 m · 9 sec · Hunter Street
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Turn right onto West Williams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 West
1271 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Farrington Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Farrington Road
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Continue on Farrington Point Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Farrington Point Road
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Continue on Mount Carmel Church Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Carmel Church Road
30 m · 2 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Carmel Church Road
1950 ft · 52 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Turn right
544 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
845 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit left
1267 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2891 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Merritt Mill Road
601 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Merritt Mill Road
774 ft · 21 sec · Merritt Mill Road
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Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
689 ft · 18 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
2454 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
865 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Carrboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
7.08 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Carrboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Carrboro?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Apex and 11.7 miles from Carrboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Carrboro.
Stop Ideas Near Fearrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fearrington.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Carrboro. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 km).
#1 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 64,388 |
| Coordinates | 35.7326500, -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21,239 |
| Coordinates | 35.9101400, -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrboro (-79.07529, 35.91014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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