How far is Apex, NC from Mint Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Mint Hill, NC is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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
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Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Mint Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Mint Hill.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Williams Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 1 South: Sanford
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn slight right onto White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street
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Continue on Albemarle Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn left
29.3 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Blair Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Blair Road
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Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road
44 m · 8 sec · Matthews-Mint Hill Road
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Mint Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McReynolds Street
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Mint Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Mint Hill?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Apex and 63.6 miles from Mint Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Mint Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Biscoe
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 Biscoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Mint Hill. Straight-line distance: 108.11 mi (173.99 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 Mint Hill
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 28,109 |
| Coordinates | 35.1795900, -80.6472900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mint Hill (-80.64729, 35.17959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
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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