How far is Wake Forest, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to Apex, NC is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and Apex.
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Start on Front Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Continue on East South Avenue
119 m · 13 sec · East South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
812 ft · 30 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Durham Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Durham Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Capital Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Wake Forest Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Wake Forest Road
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Turn slight left onto Atlantic Avenue
1997 ft · 44 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Forest Oaks Drive
1697 ft · 41 sec · Forest Oaks Drive
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Continue on Old Wake Forest Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Wake Forest Road
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wake Forest Road
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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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 Wake Forest 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.
Wake Forest Road
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wake Forest and Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to Apex?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Wake Forest and 16.1 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and Apex. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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