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Distance from Apex to Hillsborough

Driving Distance
42.6 mi 68.6 km
Flying Distance
27.5 mi 44.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Apex, North Carolina to Hillsborough, North Carolina is 42.6 mi (68.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.5 mi (44.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 45 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Apex
Place Apex
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.732652
Longitude -78.850286
GPS 35.732652° N, 78.850286° W
Local Time 8:17 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Hillsborough
Place Hillsborough
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.075418
Longitude -79.099735
GPS 36.075418° N, 79.099735° W
Local Time 8:17 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Apex, North Carolina to Hillsborough, North Carolina covers 42.6 mi (68.6 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 45 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (36.6-42.6 miles / 59-69 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40
42.6 mi 45 minutes
Shortest
NC-540 W and I-40
37 mi 40 minutes
Tolls
NC-147 N
36.6 mi 39 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.