How far is Apex, NC from Leland, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Leland, NC is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Leland.
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Start on North Salem Street
2300 ft · 1 min · North Salem Street
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Turn left onto East Williams Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Williams Street
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 540 Toll East
2882 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 West, US 17 South: Shallote, Myrtle Beach
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.3 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1042 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Road Northeast
944 ft · 26 sec · Village Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 12 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Leland.
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 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
103 mi · 01h 51m
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 Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Leland?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Apex and 70.8 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Turkey
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 Turkey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Leland. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.82 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 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-78.04471, 34.25628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
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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