How far is Mount Holly, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Holly, NC to Apex, NC is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 36m.
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 Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Holly and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and Apex.
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Start on North Main Street
45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Charlotte Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South
919 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
8 mi · 9 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
1422 ft · 17 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Charlotte, Concord
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1258 ft · 27 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn right onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward Asheboro
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
25.1 mi · 33 min
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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 Mount Holly and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Continue straight
25.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Mount Holly and Mostly Clear near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly to Apex?
The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 69.3 miles from Mount Holly and 73.9 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Holly and Mostly 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 Mount Holly and Apex. Straight-line distance: 125.44 mi (201.87 km).
#1 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
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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