Apex, NC Road Trips
Apex, NC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 19 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 102 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Apex, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
35
Longest Drive
252.2 mi
Hendersonville, NC
Quickest Drive
13m
Cary, NC
Plan Around Apex, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Apex, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Apex, NC
Apex, NC to Hendersonville, NC
Apex, NC to Pinehurst, NC
Apex, NC to Newton, NC
Apex, NC to Charlotte, NC
Apex, NC to Davidson, NC
Apex, NC to Piney Green, NC
Apex, NC to Mint Hill, NC
Apex, NC to New Bern, NC
Apex, NC to Clemmons, NC
Apex, NC to Albemarle, NC
Apex, NC to Eden, NC
Apex, NC to Kernersville, NC
Apex, NC to Greensboro, NC
Apex, NC to Henderson, NC
Apex, NC to Goldsboro, NC
Apex, NC to Graham, NC
Apex, NC to Clayton, NC
Apex, NC to Raleigh, NC
Driving from Apex, NC
On average, trips departing from Apex, NC run 102 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (5h 4m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Apex, NC include Hendersonville, NC (252.2 mi, 5h 4m), Pinehurst, NC (180.8 mi, 3h 51m), Newton, NC (158 mi, 3h 14m), Charlotte, NC (151.5 mi, 3h 3m), and Davidson, NC (141.3 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 102-mile trip from Apex, NC, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 mapped routes leaving Apex, NC and 16 routes heading into Apex, NC, covering 35 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 252 miles.
The longest mapped route from Apex, NC covers 252 miles and takes approximately 5h 4m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Apex, NC runs about 102 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 102-mile trip from Apex, NC costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Apex, NC include Hendersonville, NC, Pinehurst, NC, Newton, NC and Charlotte, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Apex, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
67,765
Median Income
$138,442
Median Home Value
$514,800
Median Age
36.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Apex, NC
Apex, the "Peak City", is a town near Raleigh in the state of North Carolina.
Historic Downtown Apex (Follow NC 55 into Downtown Apex).
Apex PeakFest. Held on the first Saturday in May. The downtown area is closed off and over 200 vendors provide food, arts & crafts, rides, and other entertainment. (updated May 2019) Peak City Pig Fest. BBQ festival held annually in June. Free. (updated May 2019) Apex Music Festival. Annual music festival; the last one was in October 2018. (updated May 2019) Peak-Tique Antiques and Collectibles Festival. Antiques festival held annually in April. (updated May 2019)
1 Anna's Pizzeria, 100 N. Salem St, ☏ +1-919-267-6237. 2 The Peak on Salem, 126 N. Salem St, ☏ +1-919-446-6060.
Brüeprint Brewing Company, 1229 Perry Rd #101. Their beers can be found all over North Carolina, but in Apex you can visit their taproom and try the beers at the source. (updated Mar 2018)
1 Candlewood Suites, 1005 Marco Dr, ☏ +1 919 387-8595. All-suite mid-range accommodations just south of downtown. (updated Dec 2017)
NC 55 comes north from Fuquay-Varina or south from Durham. US 64 meets NC 55 in Apex and comes west from Pittsboro or east from Cary. GoTriangle route 311 goes to Apex from the Regional Transit Center, with connections to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle. Route 305 from Raleigh also stops at Lake Pine Plaza on the outskirts of Apex. These are just limited commuter services, though, so look up the schedules beforehand and plan carefully.
There are some local cab services due to its proximity to Raleigh and Durham.
Travel tips adapted from Apex on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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