How far is Spring Lake, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Spring Lake, NC to Apex, NC is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Apex.
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Start on Lillington Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Lillington Highway
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 16 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto McKinney Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway
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Turn left onto West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
8.8 mi · 13 min · West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piney Grove-Rawls Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road
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Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2395 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto GB Alford Highway
7 mi · 11 min · GB Alford Highway
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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 Spring Lake and Apex.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lillington Highway
Start on Lillington Highway
11.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Spring Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Apex?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Spring Lake and 34.5 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spring Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Lillington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Fayetteville
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Apex. Straight-line distance: 39.62 mi (63.77 km).
#1 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
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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