Apex has added roughly 20,000 people since 2020, and a lot of those households are now shopping for more vehicle than they needed when they moved in. We are about 35 minutes north on NC-55, with the inventory to make that step up in one visit.
About 26 miles from ApexWhy Apex Drivers Choose Sport Durst Hyundai
Apex is not short of places to buy a car. Here is the honest case for spending 35 minutes on NC-55 instead of staying inside the 27502.
Enough inventory to actually choose
The hard part of buying is rarely finding the model. It is finding the model in the trim, colour and powertrain you decided on. A bigger lot is simply a better chance of that, and if we do not have it we will say so rather than steer you sideways.
Built for the family that outgrew its car
Apex's growth is young-family growth. We keep the Tucson, Santa Fe and Palisade on the ground together so you can walk between all three with your own car seats and settle the size question in one afternoon.
A deep hybrid and EV bench
IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ 9, Kona Electric, and hybrid or plug-in versions of the Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra, Sonata and Palisade. If your Apex household is weighing a second car for a long commute, that is a real menu rather than one token hybrid.
Evening and Sunday hours that fit the drive
Open until 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. NC-55 at 5:30 PM on a Tuesday is not fun. Sunday afternoon is a completely different trip.
Paperwork done before you leave home
Get pre-approved and value your trade online from Apex, and the visit becomes a test drive and a signature instead of a lost Saturday. On an hour-plus round trip that difference is the whole point.
A group that has been here since 1999
Sport Durst has been selling and servicing cars in the Triangle for over twenty-five years, through the entire stretch in which Apex went from a small railroad town to one of the fastest-growing places in North Carolina.
The Apex Upgrade Path
Apex went from about 65,000 residents at the 2020 census to an estimated 85,800 by the middle of 2026. That is not abstract. It means a lot of driveways on the west side of town now hold a car that was bought for a different stage of life. This is the ladder people actually climb, and roughly when.
First car, or the commuter
Elantra
The sedan that gets bought when the drive matters more than the cargo area, whether that is a new licence at Apex Friendship High or a second car for a US-1 run. The Hybrid version is EPA-rated up to 54 mpg combined in Blue trim, which is the number that makes a long commute stop stinging.
First real family car
Tucson
The usual first step out of a sedan, and for most Apex households it is enough car for a long time. Two car seats fit without a fight, the cargo area swallows a stroller and a Beaver Creek Commons run, and the Hybrid is rated up to 38 mpg combined.
When two seats became three
Santa Fe
The mid-size answer, and since the 2024 redesign it carries a standard third row. Worth knowing before you shop used: Santa Fes from 2019 through 2023 are five-seat only, which catches people out constantly.
Carpool duty
Palisade
The full three-row SUV, and the one that arrives in the conversation when you are no longer just carrying your own children. If the school run has turned into a rota with two other Apex families, this is the honest answer.
You do not have to guess where you are on that ladder. Bring the car seats, bring the stroller, and we will put them in two or three of these back to back. Twenty minutes in a parking space answers the question better than a week of reading specifications.
Back to topNew and Used, About 35 Minutes Up NC-55
Both lots are worth a look on the same visit, and plenty of Apex buyers end up on the side they did not expect.
New Inventory
The full current lineup, including the hybrid and electric models that are hard to find in depth anywhere else in the Triangle.
Shop New InventoryUsed and Certified Pre-Owned
Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned vehicles carry a 10-year or 100,000-mile CPO powertrain warranty from the original in-service date and a 173-point inspection, which is worth understanding before you buy any used Hyundai privately.
Shop Certified Pre-OwnedInventory changes weekly, so check what is listed online or call before you make the drive from Apex. We would rather tell you it is not worth the trip this week than have you find that out in our parking lot.
Shop Hyundai Models Near Apex
Ordered roughly the way Apex households come to them, rather than alphabetically.
Visiting Sport Durst Hyundai from Apex
Getting here
NC-55 north is the simple answer, running as a four-lane divided highway most of the way between Apex and Durham. About 26 miles and roughly 35 minutes when it is flowing. If NC-55 is backed up, US-64 west to I-40 is the alternative. We are on Durham Chapel Hill Blvd near New Hope Commons.
What the visit is like
Come to browse, not to be worked. If you want to sit in three SUVs with your own car seats and leave without buying anything, that is a normal Saturday here and nobody will follow you to the door about it.
Service
Certified technicians and genuine Hyundai parts, open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Schedule online, or call ahead if you want an early drop-off on your way toward Durham or RTP.
Contact
Sales (919) 873-4783. Service (919) 536-6559. You can also check hours and directions or send us a question before you set off.
Sport Durst Hyundai
4507 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Roughly 35 minutes from Apex in normal traffic.
Sort the Financing Before You Leave Apex
Apply online and value your trade from home. Knowing your number before you drive up NC-55 means you shop the car rather than the payment, and it takes the long part of the visit out of the visit.
What Triangle Drivers Say
Reviews from customers across Durham, Cary, Apex and the rest of the Triangle. Read them before you decide the drive is worth it.
Questions from Apex Buyers
How far is Sport Durst Hyundai from Apex, NC?
About 26 miles, or roughly 35 minutes in normal traffic. The simplest route is NC-55 north, which runs as a four-lane divided highway between Apex and Durham. We are at 4507 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd in southwest Durham, near New Hope Commons.
Why would an Apex family drive to Durham to buy a Hyundai?
Selection, and specifically the breadth of the hybrid and electric side of the lineup. Apex households often arrive at the point of needing a bigger vehicle faster than they expected, and a wider inventory means a better chance the exact trim, colour and powertrain you settled on is actually sitting somewhere you can drive it. If it is not, we will tell you that instead of talking you into something else.
What is the best Hyundai for a growing Apex family?
It depends on how many car seats you are counting. The Tucson handles two comfortably and is the usual step up from a sedan. The Santa Fe is the mid-size answer, and from 2024 it carries a standard third row. The Palisade is the full three-row SUV. Come and sit in all three with your actual seats if you can, since that answers it faster than any spec comparison.
Do you have hybrids and EVs, or do I have to order one?
The electrified lineup is one of the deeper ones in the Triangle: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ 9, Kona Electric, and hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions of the Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra, Sonata and Palisade. What is on the ground changes weekly, so call or check the online inventory before you make the drive from Apex.
Can I get my Hyundai serviced here if I live in Apex?
Yes, and a number of Apex and Holly Springs owners do. Our service department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. An early drop-off works well if you are heading up NC-55 toward Durham or RTP for the workday anyway.
Is the drive from Apex bad at rush hour?
NC-55 carries a lot of commuter traffic in the morning and again around five, which is when the 35-minute run stretches. Saturday morning or a Sunday afternoon is a much easier trip, and our Sunday hours are 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM specifically because weekend shoppers find the drive far less painful.
Can I start the paperwork before I drive up from Apex?
Yes, and we would rather you did. Get pre-approved through the online finance application and value your trade before you leave. It turns a long Saturday into a short one, which matters more when the round trip is over an hour on top of the visit.
Do you work with families who just moved to Apex?
Constantly. Apex has grown from about 65,000 people at the 2020 census to an estimated 85,800 by mid-2026, and a lot of those households arrive needing a vehicle quickly. Bring whatever documentation you have and we will tell you plainly what is workable. Hyundai also runs College Grad, Military and First Responders programs that are worth asking about.
What are your sales hours?
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The evening hours are the useful ones for Apex buyers, since you can come up after work and still have time to drive two vehicles properly rather than rushing one.
Come Up NC-55 and Sit in a Few
Bring the car seats and the stroller. Half an hour on our lot will tell you which rung of the ladder you are actually on, and you can go home and think about it.
Sport Durst Hyundai, 4507 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707. Serving Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
Drive times and distances are approximate and vary with traffic and route. EPA estimates are for comparison only; your actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Warranty terms described are Hyundai's published provisions as of September 8, 2026, apply to the vehicle rather than to this page, and are subject to change. Inventory changes constantly and no specific vehicle is represented as available. See Sport Durst Hyundai for complete details.
