Origin
Apex, NC
Afternoon in Apex on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apex, NC to Eden, NC
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
93.5 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Apex, NC
Daniel Smyth
Eden, NC
Jesús Ibáñez
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Apex to Eden, you can expect a 93.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. This trek stays entirely within North Carolina, moving you across the Southeast region. Because the duration is under two hours, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or build in your own breaks along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Apex, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the route relies on local thoroughfares like Saunders Street, West Chatham Street, and Hunter Street. Because of this road composition, there is no single long-distance stretch; for instance, you will find 0 miles of uninterrupted driving on Saunders Street. This setup requires you to stay alert and navigate constant turns throughout the nearly two-hour duration. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saunders Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Apex, NC to Eden, NC is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apex, NC to Eden, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chatham Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Williams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 540 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Triangle Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 885 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Saunders Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex, NC and Eden, NC.
1
Start on North Salem Street
384 ft
·
20 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Street
295 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hunter Street
5
Turn right onto West Williams Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Williams Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 West
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 64 West
7
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 540 Toll North
9
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Triangle Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 885 Toll North: Durham
11
Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Triangle Expressway
12
Continue on Durham Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Durham Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Chapel Hill
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 40 West: Chapel Hill
14
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill
16
Turn right onto East Harden Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Harden Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harden Street
19
Take the exit straight
5.0 mi
·
6 min
20
Turn right onto Ossipee Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Ossipee Road
21
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
22
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 158, NC 14: Reidsville, Eden, Yanceyville
24
Turn left
10 mi
·
11 min
25
Turn left onto Harrington Highway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Harrington Highway
26
Turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Church Road
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto United States 87
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
United States 87
28
Continue on South Hamilton Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Hamilton Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this route lacks long highway stretches, your travel time can be significantly influenced by local traffic patterns and intersection delays. Aim to depart outside of typical morning or evening rush hours to keep your transit time closer to the 1 hour and 55-minute estimate. Since you aren't tied to a specific highway schedule, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Apex, as the $15 cost is a baseline estimate that may shift depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, make sure your GPS is updated and ready to handle frequent turn-by-turn directions.
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 46.7 miles from Apex, NC, or about 57m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apex, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apex, NC
This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apex, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Apex, NC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Apex, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eden, NC
The final approach into Eden, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eden, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.96 one way
$29.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.30 | $32.61 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Eden, NC
Afternoon in Eden on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Graham, NC
47 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apex, NC to Eden, NC covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saunders Street, West Chatham Street, Hunter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Apex, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Apex, NC to Eden, NC is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apex, NC to Eden, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apex, NC to Eden, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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