How far is Leland, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Leland, NC to Apex, NC is about 146 miles (234.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Leland and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Apex.
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Start on Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Village Road
944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
1960 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road
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Turn right onto Benson Road
2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road
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Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 55 West: Apex
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Hughes Street
2216 ft · 1 min · South Hughes Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
707 ft · 29 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Salem Street
16 m · 2 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 Leland and Apex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Leland and Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Apex?
The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Leland and 76 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Turkey
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 Turkey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Apex. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.82 km).
#1 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
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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