How far is Cary, NC from Belhaven, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Belhaven, NC is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Belhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Belhaven.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1232 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on US 264
4.3 mi · 6 min · US 264
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Continue straight
128 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
556 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road
3 mi · 4 min · Seed Tick Neck Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Belhaven.
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 87 North
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Clear near Belhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Belhaven?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Cary and 70.3 miles from Belhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Mostly Clear near Belhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga
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 Saratoga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Belhaven. Straight-line distance: 122.38 mi (196.95 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belhaven
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 35.5401700, -76.6229900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belhaven (-76.62299, 35.54017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.90 | $55.79 |
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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