Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Evening in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Apex, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
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Apex, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Apex, NC covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ramsey Street, West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, GB Alford Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Ramsey Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
26.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 53.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ramsey Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Green Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (Elliot Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (East Northington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Green Street
Right onto Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Elliot Bridge Road
Turn left onto Elliot Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
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~40m in
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East Northington Street
Turn right onto East Northington Street
Navigation decision point
6
53 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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South Hughes Street
Turn right onto South Hughes Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
53.5 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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North Salem Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Street | 10.7 mi | 17m |
| West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| GB Alford Highway | 7 mi | 11m |
| Elliott Bridge Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| NC 210 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Piney Grove-Wilbon Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Elliot Bridge Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ramsey Street
— 10.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Apex, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
360 ft
·
6 sec
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Market Square
2
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Ramsey Street
11 mi
·
17 min
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Ramsey Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Elliot Bridge Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Elliot Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Elliott Bridge Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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Elliott Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto NC 210
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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NC 210
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 401; NC 210
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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South Main Street
8
Turn right onto East Northington Street
413 ft
·
15 sec
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East Northington Street
9
Turn left onto South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South 1st Street
10
Turn left onto East Harnett Street
387 ft
·
11 sec
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East Harnett Street
11
Turn right onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
12
Turn left onto McKinney Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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McKinney Parkway
13
Turn left onto US 401
8.8 mi
·
12 min
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West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Piney Grove-Rawls Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Piney Grove-Rawls Road
15
Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
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Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto NC 55
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
GB Alford Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto South Hughes Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hughes Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto SR 1010
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Center Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto North Salem Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
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North Salem Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
North Salem Street
Trip Plan
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 26.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 53.6 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.8 miles or 40m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apex, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 53.6 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Ramsey Street for about 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Arriving in Apex, NC
The final approach into Apex, 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 Apex, 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
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Apex, NC
Evening in Apex on Tuesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Fayetteville, NC to Apex, NC covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ramsey Street, West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, GB Alford Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (Elliot Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (East Northington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Apex, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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