How far is Bayshore, NC from Cary, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Bayshore, NC to Cary, NC is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.52 mi
03h 04m · estimated
Flight
118.02 mi
189.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
147.52 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
237.41 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Fri, Apr 10, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bayshore
Fri, Apr 10, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayshore
2026-04-10T12:03
Arrive Cary
Fri, Apr 10, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayshore
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Keener
NC

Township in Sampson County, North Carolina

From Bayshore
59 mi
01h 32m
To Cary
88.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore and Cary.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keener
01h 32m from Bayshore
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayshore and Sunny near Cary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayshore to Cary?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Keener is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Bayshore and 88.5 miles from Cary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayshore and Sunny near Cary.

Stop Ideas Near Keener

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keener, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keener.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

44 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

47 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

52 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

68 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayshore and Cary. Straight-line distance: 118.02 mi (189.93 km).

Bayshore

#1 Bayshore

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population3,393
Coordinates34.2896100, -77.7874800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cary

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayshore (-77.78748, 34.28961)
End: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayshore and Cary. The current time is 12:03:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.