How far is Carrboro, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Carrboro, NC to Apex, NC is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chatham County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrboro and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrboro and Apex.
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Start on West Main Street
935 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
2446 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Take the ramp left toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
932 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
559 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Church Road
1937 ft · 47 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Carmel Church Road
52 m · 4 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Carmel Church Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Continue on Farrington Point Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Farrington Point Road
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Continue on Farrington Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Farrington Road
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 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 Carrboro and Apex.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
6.85 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.
Sunny leaving Carrboro and Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrboro to Apex?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Carrboro and 12.9 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrboro and Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Fearrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fearrington.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrboro and Apex. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 km).
#1 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21,239 |
| Coordinates | 35.9101400, -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
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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