How far is it from Apex, NC, to Carthage, NC, ?

The distance between Apex, NC, and Carthage, NC, is 46 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Apex, NC, to Carthage, NC, ?

The drive from Apex, NC, to Carthage, NC, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Apex, NC, to Carthage, NC, ?

The fastest route from Apex, NC, to Carthage, NC, covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Carthage, NC from Apex, NC?

Carthage, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Apex, NC.

Which roads does the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC follow?

The drive from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC mainly follows US 1.

Which towns do you pass between Apex, NC and Carthage, NC?

Towns on the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC include Holly Springs, Pittsboro, Sanford, Vass.

Are there charging stations between Apex, NC and Carthage, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC, including Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem St (350 kW); Parkside Town Commons (350 kW); Sheetz (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 95.

Apex, NC Carthage, NC

Distance: 46 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC takes about 1 h via US 1. The distance is 46 mi. The straight-line distance is 42 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sanford, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 46 mi

1 Depart onto Magdala Place 79 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Magdala Place 92 yd
3 Turn left onto Apex-Barbecue Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto South Salem Street 2 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Triangle Expressway 1 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway 14 mi

9 Continue straight onto Jefferson Davis Highway 18 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto White Hill Road 11 mi
11 Turn straight 2 mi
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Carthage, NC to Apex, NC covers roughly the same distance, 46 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

95 chargers

Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem StCCS, Tesla · 400 N Salem St, Apex, NC, 27502350 kW
Parkside Town CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 7129 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, NC, 27519350 kW
SheetzCCS, CHAdeMO · 600 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27607350 kW
Shoppes of KildaireCCS, CHAdeMO · 1394 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC, 27511350 kW
Target T0961 (Cary, NC)CCS · 2021 Walnut Street, Cary, NC, 27518350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Carthage, NC → Sanford, NC20 mi · 30 min Carthage, NC → Hoffman, NC26 mi · 40 min Carthage, NC → Cameron, NC11 mi · 20 min Carthage, NC → Aberdeen, NC15 mi · 25 min Carthage, NC → Fayetteville, NC36 mi · 1 h Carthage, NC → Pinehurst, NC10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Apex, NC, {fromState} to Carthage, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Apex, NC, {fromState} and Carthage, NC, {toState} is 46 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Apex, NC, {fromState} to Carthage, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Apex, NC, {fromState} to Carthage, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Apex, NC, {fromState} to Carthage, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Apex, NC, {fromState} to Carthage, NC, {toState} covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Carthage, NC from Apex, NC?: Carthage, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Apex, NC.
Which roads does the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC follow?: The drive from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC mainly follows US 1.
Which towns do you pass between Apex, NC and Carthage, NC?: Towns on the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC include Holly Springs, Pittsboro, Sanford, Vass.
Are there charging stations between Apex, NC and Carthage, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Apex, NC to Carthage, NC, including Apex, NC Rechargery - N Salem St (350 kW); Parkside Town Commons (350 kW); Sheetz (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 95.

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