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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.02 mi
02h 55m
Flight
108.11 mi
173.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.11 mi
Kilometers
173.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.02 mi
Kilometers
204.42 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mint Hill
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Apex
Wed, May 13, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Mint Hill
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Biscoe
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Apex
63.4 mi
01h 27m
To Mint Hill
63.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    2300 ft · 1 min · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Williams Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Williams Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 1 South: Sanford

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Blair Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Blair Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Matthews-Mint Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 33%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 13%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 12%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 8%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 5%
Blair Road
3.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 27m from Apex
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

54 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Mint Hill. Straight-line distance: 108.11 mi (173.99 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Mint Hill

#2 Mint Hill

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population28,109
Coordinates35.1795900, -80.6472900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Apex (-78.85029, 35.73265)
End: Mint Hill (-80.64729, 35.17959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.97 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.94 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and Mint Hill. The current time is 20:02:58.

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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.