How far is Belmont, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Belmont, NC to Apex, NC is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Apex.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Glenway Street
108 m · 20 sec · Glenway Street
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Turn right onto Catawba Street
1572 ft · 40 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
1963 ft · 28 sec · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
15.3 mi · 19 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ikea Boulevard
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto University City Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · University City Boulevard
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Continue on NC Highway 49
55.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · NC Highway 49
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
21.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex, Durham
1646 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Williams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street
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Turn left onto Hunter Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Hunter Street
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Turn right onto North Salem Street
1179 ft · 40 sec · North Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Apex.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NC Highway 49
Continue on NC Highway 49
55.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Belmont and Clear near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Apex?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Belmont and 76.5 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belmont and Clear near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Apex. Straight-line distance: 127.6 mi (205.36 km).
#1 Belmont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 12,622 |
| Coordinates | 35.2429200, -81.0373000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 64,388 |
| Coordinates | 35.7326500, -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Salem Street (-78.850246, 35.73263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
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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