Origin
Apex, NC
Night in Apex on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apex, NC to Henderson, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Henderson, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apex, NC to Henderson, NC covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saunders Street, West Chatham Street, Hunter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Apex, NC to Henderson, NC is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Henderson, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders Street | — | — |
| West Chatham Street | — | — |
| Hunter Street | — | — |
| West Williams Street | — | — |
| US 64 West | — | — |
| NC 540 | — | — |
| Triangle Expressway | — | — |
| NC 885 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saunders Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex, NC and Henderson, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Durham Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East End Connector
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
15
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward NC 39: Downtown Henderson
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
NC 39: Downtown Henderson
17
Turn right onto West Andrews Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Andrews Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Garnett Street
20 ft
·
North Garnett Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Apex, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Apex, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Henderson, NC
The final approach into Henderson, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Henderson, NC
Night in Henderson on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 12m 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 Henderson, NC covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 30.3 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 $9.48 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 Henderson, NC is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Henderson, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apex, NC to Henderson, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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