How far is Mint Hill, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Mint Hill, NC to Apex, NC is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mint Hill and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mint Hill and Apex.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blair Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Blair Road
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
29.2 mi · 43 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
924 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Williams Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Williams Street
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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 Mint Hill and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Albemarle Road
Turn right onto Albemarle Road
29.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Mint Hill and Mostly Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mint Hill to Apex?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Mint Hill and 64.1 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mint Hill and Mostly Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Biscoe
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 Biscoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mint Hill and Apex. Straight-line distance: 108.11 mi (173.99 km).
#1 Mint Hill
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 28,109 |
| Coordinates | 35.1795900, -80.6472900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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