How far is Tarboro, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Tarboro, NC to Apex, NC is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarboro and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarboro and Apex.
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Start on Trade Street
7 m · 8 sec · Trade Street
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Turn left onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1343 ft · 28 sec · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro
1306 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
1910 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
1912 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
2072 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
615 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ten Ten Road
781 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Tarboro and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Boulevard
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 11m
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 Tarboro 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 Tarboro to Apex?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Bunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Tarboro and 43.6 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tarboro and Mostly Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Bunn
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 Bunn.
Raleigh Union Station
Wilson
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarboro and Apex. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.92 km).
#1 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
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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