How far is Apex, NC from Havelock, NC?

The driving distance from Apex, NC to Havelock, NC is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.9 mi
02h 51m
Flight
124.72 mi
200.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.72 mi
Kilometers
200.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.9 mi
Kilometers
225.14 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havelock
Mon, May 25, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Apex
Mon, May 25, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-05-25T08:51
Arrive Havelock
Mon, May 25, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elroy
NC

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Apex
69.9 mi
01h 25m
To Havelock
70 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
Havelock Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Havelock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Havelock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    2300 ft · 1 min · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Williams Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Williams Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 540 Toll East

    2882 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Triangle Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield

    2526 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 Business East: Havelock

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jaycee Street

    796 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cunningham Boulevard

    101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Havelock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 24%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
32.7 mi · 23%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 22%
Triangle Expressway
16.7 mi · 12%
Freedom Memorial Bridge
12.4 mi · 9%
US 70 Business East
5.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East New Bern Road

Continue on East New Bern Road

33.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elroy
01h 25m from Apex
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apex and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havelock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apex to Havelock?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Elroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Apex and 70 miles from Havelock.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Apex and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havelock.

Stop Ideas Near Elroy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elroy, 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 Elroy.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

7 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

31 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

40 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

42 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Havelock. Straight-line distance: 124.72 mi (200.71 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Havelock

#2 Havelock

City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

Population19,593
Coordinates34.8790500, -76.9013300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Apex (-78.85029, 35.73265)
End: Havelock (-76.90133, 34.87905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and Havelock. The current time is 08:51:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.