How far is Piney Green, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Piney Green, NC to Apex, NC is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piney Green and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piney Green and Apex.
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Start on Freedom Way
9 m · 2 sec · Freedom Way
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard
3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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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 Piney Green and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Piney Green 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 Piney Green to Apex?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Piney Green and 73.4 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piney Green and Mostly Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
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 Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piney Green and Apex. Straight-line distance: 111.32 mi (179.15 km).
#1 Piney Green
Census designated place
| Population | 13,293 |
| Coordinates | 34.7160000, -77.3202400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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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