How far is Cary, NC from Aberdeen, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Aberdeen.
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Start on North Academy Street
3087 ft · 2 min · North Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dry Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Dry Avenue
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Continue on Kildaire Farm Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kildaire Farm Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Cary Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cary Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West South Street
19 m · 2 sec · West South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Aberdeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 32.6 miles from Cary and 32.6 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
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Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.99 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.1315500, -79.4294800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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