How far is Apex, NC from Hendersonville, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Hendersonville, NC is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Hendersonville.
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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
32.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
108 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Hendersonville
1135 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
739 ft · 20 sec · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on 7th Avenue East
1098 ft · 58 sec · 7th Avenue East
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Turn left onto North Church Street
106 m · 22 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue West
91 m · 13 sec · 6th Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Hendersonville.
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 South
Keep slight left
108 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Apex and 126.2 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.25 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 205.03 mi (329.96 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 Hendersonville
County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,235 |
| Coordinates | 35.3187300, -82.4609500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendersonville (-82.46095, 35.31873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.25 | $70.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
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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