How far is Reidsville, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Reidsville, NC to Apex, NC is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reidsville and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidsville and Apex.
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Start on South Scales Street
2956 ft · 57 sec · South Scales Street
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Turn left onto Richardson Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Richardson Drive
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Turn right onto Barnes Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barnes Street
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Harden Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
24 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Harden Street
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Turn left
1207 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll South: Triangle Expressway, Sanford
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Apex
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 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 Reidsville and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Sunny leaving Reidsville and Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reidsville to Apex?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Reidsville and 52.5 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reidsville and Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reidsville and Apex. Straight-line distance: 62.58 mi (100.72 km).
#1 Reidsville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,993 |
| Coordinates | 36.3548600, -79.6644700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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