How far is Apex, NC from Henderson, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Henderson, NC is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Henderson.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll North
2731 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway
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Continue on Durham Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector
3.7 mi · 4 min · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 39: Downtown Henderson
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto West Andrews Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto North Garnett Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Henderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Henderson?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Apex and 30.3 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Butner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butner.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 48.34 mi (77.79 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 Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,109 |
| Coordinates | 36.3295900, -78.3991600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-78.39916, 36.32959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
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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