How far is Biscoe, NC from Cary, NC?

The driving distance from Biscoe, NC to Cary, NC is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.39 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.55 mi
102.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.55 mi
Kilometers
102.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.77 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Mon, May 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Biscoe
Mon, May 18, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biscoe
2026-05-18T17:06
Arrive Cary
Mon, May 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biscoe
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Biscoe
37.6 mi
00h 42m
To Cary
41.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biscoe and Cary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22.7 mi · 33 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    18.8 mi · 20 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Tryon Road

    1739 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tryon Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tryon Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kildaire Farm Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Kildaire Farm Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Academy Street

    3087 ft · 2 min · South Academy Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biscoe and Cary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
22.7 mi · 29%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
18.8 mi · 24%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 22%
Monroe Street
11.7 mi · 15%
Kildaire Farm Road
3.11 mi · 4%
Tryon Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Start on East Main Street

22.7 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 42m from Biscoe
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Biscoe and Sunny near Cary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Biscoe and 41.8 miles from Cary.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanford, 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 Sanford.

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biscoe and Cary. Straight-line distance: 63.55 mi (102.28 km).

Biscoe

#1 Biscoe

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,707
Coordinates35.3598600, -79.7797600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Cary

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 24 (-79.779758, 35.359832)
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Biscoe and Cary. The current time is 17:06:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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