How far is Apex, NC from Stallings, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Stallings, NC is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Stallings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Stallings.
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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
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Monroe Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stallings Road, Marie Garris Drive
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Stallings Road
1010 ft · 30 sec · Stallings Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stallings Road
43 m · 3 sec · Stallings Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stallings Road
3189 ft · 1 min · Stallings Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stallings Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Stallings.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Stallings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Stallings?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Apex and 71.1 miles from Stallings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Stallings.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Stallings. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.04 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 Stallings
Town
| Population | 16,456 |
| Coordinates | 35.0907000, -80.6861800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stallings (-80.68618, 35.0907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 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 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.18 | $56.35 |
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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