How far is Cary, NC from Barker Heights, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Barker Heights, NC is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Barker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Barker Heights.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
108 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville
1023 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Upward Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Upward Road
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Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway
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Turn right onto Glover Street
2159 ft · 1 min · Glover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glover Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Barker Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
108 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Barker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Barker Heights?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Cary and 128.4 miles from Barker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Barker Heights.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Barker Heights. Straight-line distance: 208.55 mi (335.63 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barker Heights
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.3112300, -82.4440100 |
| Altitude | 647 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barker Heights (-82.44401, 35.31123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.90 | $101.79 |
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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