Mazda CX-50 with the tailgate open on a weekend trip, Sport Durst Mazda near Apex, NC
Mazda Dealership
Mazda Dealership Near Apex, NC

Apex grew faster than its dealership row did. The nearest full Mazda store is 26 miles north on I-40, and it is worth the drive twice: once to buy, and never again, because service comes to you.

About 35 minutes from Apex
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Why Make the Drive

Why Apex Drivers Choose Sport Durst Mazda

Apex calls itself the Peak of Good Living. It does not call itself the peak of car shopping, and there is a reason for that.

01

Apex Has No Mazda Store of Its Own

The town crossed 80,000 people without a Mazda franchise inside the town limits. Apex buyers end up choosing between a long drive and a different badge. This is the drive, and it is one interstate exit past Southpoint.

02

Service Pickup Kills the Distance

Free pickup and delivery for service customers is the reason the 26 miles stop mattering after you sign. Your oil change happens while your car is in your Apex driveway and then back in it. Loaners get delivered the same way.

03

A 60-Minute Purchase, Not an Afternoon

The store works to a 60-minute in-store purchase process. From Apex you are already spending better than an hour on the road round trip, so an hour inside instead of three is the whole difference between a Saturday and a Saturday gone.

04

Standard AWD Across the 2026 CX Lineup

Every 2026 CX-5 ships with i-Activ all-wheel drive, no trim-hunting required. On the January morning when US-64 glazes over between Apex and Cary, that stops being a spec sheet line and starts being the reason you got to work.

05

Built for Jordan Lake Weekends

Apex is 20 minutes from the Jordan Lake access roads and a short hop from the American Tobacco Trail's southern end. The CX-50 was drawn for exactly that: roof rails standard, Off-Road mode on the dial, gravel in the plan.

06

Do the Paperwork Before You Leave

Apply for financing and value your trade from your kitchen table in Haddon Hall or Bella Casa, then arrive to sign. Ask about Cousin Ken, the store's plain-English credit counseling, if your file needs a look first.

Getting Here

Two Ways to Drive From Apex, and Only One Costs Money

Apex sits right where the Triangle Expressway begins, so you get a choice most Triangle towns do not. Here is the honest version of both.

The fast way, tolled

NC-55 to US-64 to the Triangle Expressway

26Miles35Minutes

Pick up NC-55, run west on US-64, then north on the Triangle Expressway through NC-540 and NC-885 to I-40 West. Exit at US 15-501 and you are a mile and a half out. It is all-electronic tolling, so there is no booth to stop at. Weekday afternoons this is the route that saves you real time.

The free way

US-64 West to US 15-501 North

28Miles45Minutes

Stay on US-64 past the Jordan Lake arm, then turn north on US 15-501 and follow it all the way to Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard. No toll, more traffic lights, prettier drive. On a Saturday morning the time difference nearly disappears, which is why most weekend customers take this one.

Toll rates on the Triangle Expressway are set by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority and change over time. Current rates and NC Quick Pass details are at ncquickpass.com.

Inventory

New and Used Mazdas, 35 Minutes From Apex

Stock moves, so check what is on the lot before you point the car north on the Expressway.

New Mazda

The Full 2026 Lineup

CX-5, CX-30, CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV, CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV, Mazda3 in both body styles, and the MX-5 Miata. Inventory changes weekly, so call ahead if you want a specific trim held for the drive up.

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Used and Certified

Pre-Owned, Every Badge

Mazda Certified Pre-Owned sits alongside used Toyotas, Hondas, Fords and the rest of what comes in on trade. If a Certified CX-5 is the target, the warranty terms are worth reading before you shop on price alone.

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Mazda Models That Fit Apex

Ordered the way Apex shops: family SUVs first, then the commuters, then the one you buy because you want it. Read the full 2026 CX-5 breakdown if the CX-5 is where you are starting.

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Your Visit

Visiting Sport Durst Mazda From Apex

Directions
From downtown Apex, NC-55 to US-64 west, then north on the Triangle Expressway to I-40 West and off at US 15-501. The showroom is on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, about a mile and a half past the exit and a few minutes short of Streets at Southpoint.
In the Showroom
Drive the CX-5 and the CX-50 back to back. They look like the same decision on paper and feel like two different cars from the driver's seat, and 15 minutes settles it faster than a week of reading.
Service and Parts
Mazda-trained technicians and Genuine Mazda Parts, with online scheduling. Apex owners can use free pickup and delivery instead of driving in. Service (919) 536-6559, Parts (919) 425-0878.
Contact
Sales (919) 873-4428. Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 8pm and Sunday noon to 6pm. Hours and directions.

Hours and Directions

Sport Durst Mazda 4515 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Sales (919) 873-4428 | About 26 miles and 35 minutes from Apex

Get Approved Before You Leave Apex

The secure credit application takes a few minutes and the finance team works it before you arrive. Trading something in? Get a number on it first with the online trade tool.

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What Triangle Drivers Say

Reviews from Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and across the Triangle.

Apex Mazda Questions, Answered

How far is Sport Durst Mazda from Apex, NC?
About 26 miles from downtown Apex, or roughly 35 minutes in normal traffic. The quick version is NC-55 to US-64, then the Triangle Expressway north to I-40 West and off at US 15-501. The dealership sits on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard about a mile and a half from that exit.
Do I have to pay a toll to drive from Apex to Sport Durst Mazda?
No. The Triangle Expressway is the fast route and it is tolled, but there is a free alternative. Take US-64 west to US 15-501 north and you reach the same place with no toll, usually about 10 minutes slower. Plenty of Apex customers take the free route on a Saturday and the toll route on a weekday.
Which Mazda models make the most sense for Apex families?
The CX-5 and CX-50 cover most of it. Both come with i-Activ all-wheel drive standard for 2026, both swallow a Jordan Lake weekend, and both fit a Beaver Creek Commons parking deck without drama. Families who need a third row move up to the CX-90. If the commute up the Triangle Expressway is the main job, the CX-30 and Mazda3 do it for less.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 get on the Apex commute?
The EPA rates the 2026 CX-5 at 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined. A steady run up the Triangle Expressway and I-40 is close to the highway number, since it is one long stretch with few lights. Stop-and-go on Salem Street will land nearer the city figure.
Can I get my Mazda serviced without driving to Durham every time?
Yes. Sport Durst Mazda offers free pickup and delivery for service customers, and loaner cars can be delivered to you. For an Apex owner that removes the drive entirely on routine maintenance. Call the service department at (919) 536-6559 to arrange it.
How long does buying a car actually take at Sport Durst Mazda?
The store runs a 60-minute in-store purchase process. That matters more from Apex than from Durham, because you have already spent 35 minutes each way getting here. You can also start the paperwork from home first and cut the in-store time down further.
Can I get financed before I make the drive from Apex?
Yes. Fill out the secure credit application online and the finance team works it before you arrive. If your credit has some history behind it, ask about Cousin Ken, the store's credit counseling page, which explains what the bank is actually looking at.
Will a Mazda SUV handle a Jordan Lake weekend?
It is the job the CX-50 was drawn for. Roof rails come standard on it, i-Activ all-wheel drive is standard across the 2026 CX lineup, and the gravel access roads on the west side of the lake are the exact surface Mazda tuned Off-Road mode for. Bring the bikes, the cooler and the wet dog.
Do you take trade-ins from outside Durham County?
Yes, county lines do not matter. Use the online trade tool to get a number before you leave Apex, then bring the vehicle and the title. The appraisal is confirmed in person because condition is the part a form cannot see.
Why do Apex buyers drive past closer dealerships to get here?
Two reasons come up most. The first is the 60-minute purchase process, which is the difference between an evening and an afternoon. The second is that service pickup and delivery makes the distance stop mattering after the sale, which is the part Apex buyers are usually worried about when they compare us to a dealer 15 minutes away.

Start the Drive From Apex

Shop online, get approved from home, then come sign for it.

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Sport Durst Mazda, 4515 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates for the 2026 Mazda CX-5 with i-Activ AWD, verified at fueleconomy.gov. Your mileage will vary with driving habits, load and conditions. Drive times and distances are approximate and measured from the center of Apex. Vehicle availability changes daily. See dealer for complete details.