Origin
Apex, NC
Late night in Apex on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apex, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apex, NC
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Trip Overview
This 67.5-mile drive from Apex, NC, to Greensboro, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via US 64, Isaac Brooks Highway, and Old US Highway 421. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two North Carolina cities. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, not a simple interstate cruise. Given its short duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a single day without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.8 miles from Apex, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 32.9 mi | 43m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 25.5 mi | 30m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Williams Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saunders Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Chatham Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 32.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on North Salem Street
383 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Salem Street
2
Turn right onto Saunders Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saunders Street
3
Turn right onto West Chatham Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Chatham Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Hunter Street
294 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hunter Street
5
Turn right onto NC 55
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 64 West
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 64
33 mi
·
43 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge onto US 421
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
11
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on South Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Davie Street
13
Continue on East McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East McGee Street
14
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
West McGee Street
15
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West McGee Street
16
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Eugene Street
17
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1.5-hour drive, you have considerable flexibility in your departure time. Leaving Apex, NC, mid-morning could allow you to avoid peak commuter traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own brief pause to stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $11 estimated cost is based on the total mileage; it's always wise to top off before you leave. A specific tip for this route: be aware that US 64 is a significant portion of your drive, so familiarize yourself with its characteristics for a smoother journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Apex, NC, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Apex, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apex, NC
This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Apex, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Apex, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 67 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NC 55 / West Williams Street
Turn right onto NC 55 / West Williams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 64 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 64 West
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 64
Merge onto US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Merge onto US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
West McGee Street
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles on US 64. This means you'll experience periods of faster driving interspersed with potentially more local road segments. The journey is unlikely to be a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a blend that keeps you engaged as you transition between different types of roadways. You'll likely notice shifts in the driving environment as you progress toward Greensboro.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NC 55 / West Williams Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NC 55 / West Williams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Apex, NC
Full guide →Apex, the "Peak City", is a town near Raleigh in the state of North Carolina.
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NC 55 / West Williams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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