How far is Apex, NC from Murraysville, NC?

The driving distance from Apex, NC to Murraysville, NC is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
133.19 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.35 mi
184.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.35 mi
Kilometers
184.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.19 mi
Kilometers
214.35 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murraysville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Apex
Fri, Apr 10, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-04-10T13:55
Arrive Murraysville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Apex
66.7 mi
01h 14m
To Murraysville
66.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Murraysville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Murraysville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    2300 ft · 1 min · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Williams Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Williams Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 540 Toll East

    2882 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Triangle Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 117 North, NC 132 North

    1510 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North College Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North College Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bavarian Lane

    151 m · 10 sec · Bavarian Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Murrayville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
108 mi · 81%
Triangle Expressway
16.4 mi · 12%
East Williams Street
3.15 mi · 2%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 1%
Murrayville Road
1.43 mi · 1%
North College Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
01h 14m from Apex
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Murraysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apex to Murraysville?

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Apex and 66.5 miles from Murraysville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Murraysville.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Murraysville. Straight-line distance: 114.35 mi (184.03 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Murraysville

#2 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Apex (-78.85029, 35.73265)
End: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.23
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.62 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.82 $41.63
Premium $4.78 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.62 $26.43 $52.87

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and Murraysville. The current time is 13:55:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.