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Distance from Smithfield to Apex

Driving Distance
39 mi 62.7 km
Flying Distance
32.6 mi 52.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Smithfield, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is 39 mi (62.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.6 mi (52.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 42 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Smithfield
Place Smithfield
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.508494
Longitude -78.339446
GPS 35.508494° N, 78.339446° W
Local Time 8:32 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Apex
Place Apex
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.732652
Longitude -78.850286
GPS 35.732652° N, 78.850286° W
Local Time 8:32 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Smithfield, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina covers 39 mi (62.7 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 42 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (37.0-41.8 miles / 60-67 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-540 W
39 mi 42 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-40
41.8 mi 44 minutes
Ten-Ten Rd
37 mi 47 minutes
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.