How far is Elon, NC from Apex, NC?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and directions for your journey from Elon, North Carolina, to Apex, North Carolina. The distance is approximately 60.9 miles (97.9 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is around 58 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head west on E Trollinger Ave toward S Williamson Ave.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Williamson Ave.
  3. Continue onto St Marks Church Rd and pass by Chick-fil-A on the right in 1.2 mi.
  4. Turn right onto Huffman Mill Rd.
  5. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto the ramp to Durham.
  6. Follow I-40 E and NC-540 W to US-64 E in Wake County. Take exit 59 B-A from NC-540 W.
  7. Keep left to continue toward US-64 E. Merge onto US-64 E via the ramp to Apex.
  8. Follow US-64 E to N Salem St in Apex and turn right onto N Salem St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Check traffic conditions before starting your journey.
  • 🛣️ Take the I-40 E route for the fastest travel time.
  • 💰 Be prepared for tolls along the way.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
  • 🍽️ Consider grabbing a quick bite to eat before hitting the road.
  • 📱 Bring a GPS device or have your phone's navigation app ready for easy navigation.
  • 🕑 Allow some extra time for unexpected delays or breaks during the trip.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elon and Apex is 44.76 miles (72.03 km).

Flight distance from Elon, NC to Apex, NC is 44.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elon, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is: 61.99 miles (99.76 km) by car.

Driving from Elon to Apex will take approximately 01 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 Elon

Town in North Carolina

Population 12186
GPS Coordinates 36°6'10"N 79°30'24"W
Latitude 36.1029100
Longitude -79.5066900
Altitude 215
Country United States
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#2 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. It is located in the Research Triangle region of the state. Apex is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apex Nature Preserve and the Apex Museum.

Population 64388
GPS Coordinates 35°43'58"N 78°51'1"W
Latitude 35.7326500
Longitude -78.8502900
Altitude 152
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Elon and Apex

The distance between Elon and Apex is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Elon and Apex. The current time is 02:45:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.28 liters (2.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elon and Apex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elon to Apex is $7.06 (diesel $9.28).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $7.06 $7.94 $8.77 $9.28

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elon and Apex (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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