How far is Apex, NC from City of Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Apex, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.79 mi
01h 28m
Flight
83.28 mi
134.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.79 mi
Kilometers
154.16 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Apex
Fri, Jun 12, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-06-12T02:39
Arrive City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Apex
47.8 mi
00h 44m
To City of Greenville
48 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
97°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apex and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    16 m · 10 sec · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ten Ten Road

    948 ft · 20 sec · Ten Ten Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Raleigh

    1243 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and City of Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 79%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
5.19 mi · 5%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 5%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.16 mi · 3%
West Arlington Boulevard
2.38 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 44m from Apex
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apex and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apex to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Apex and 48 miles from City of Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apex and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bailey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bailey.

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 83.28 mi (134.02 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Salem Street (-78.850246, 35.73263)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and City of Greenville. The current time is 02:39:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.