How far is Shelby from Apex?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Apex is 154.06 miles (247.93 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Apex, NC is 154.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Shelby to Apex with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is: 176.69 miles (284.36 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Apex will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apex
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| 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 Shelby and Apex
The distance between Shelby and Apex is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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 Shelby and Apex. The current time is 07:32:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.6 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Apex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Apex is $25.58 (diesel $30.23).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 30, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Apex (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
