How far is Apex, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Raleigh.
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Start on North Salem Street
16 m · 10 sec · North Salem Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Ten Ten Road
948 ft · 20 sec · Ten Ten Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Raleigh
1243 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary
136 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Raleigh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
7.48 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Apex and Rain Showers Likely near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Apex and 7.8 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Apex and Rain Showers Likely near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Cary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cary.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 12.18 mi (19.6 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 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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