How far is Sanford, NC from Apex, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Apex is 25.47 miles (40.99 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Apex, NC is 25.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is: 29.76 miles (47.89 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Apex will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. It is located in the Research Triangle region of the state. Apex is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apex Nature Preserve and the Apex Museum.
| Population | 64388 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°43'58"N 78°51'1"W |
| Latitude | 35.7326500 |
| Longitude | -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Apex: North Salem Street (-78.850246,35.73263)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sanford and Apex
The distance between Sanford and Apex is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sanford and Apex. The current time is 19:56:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.98 liters (1.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Apex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Apex is $3.39 (diesel $4.46).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $3.39 | $3.81 | $4.21 | $4.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Apex (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
