How far is Cary, NC from Boiling Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Boiling Springs, NC is about 359.9 miles (579.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Boiling Springs.
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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 right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on West Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · West Highway 19
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Turn right
30.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Regal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Regal Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Regal Street
2139 ft · 1 min · Regal Street
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Turn right onto Wye Street
149 m · 14 sec · Wye Street
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Continue on Reservoir Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway
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Turn right onto Hanging Dog Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Continue on Hanging Dog Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi · 14 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Boiling Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 359.9 miles (579.2 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Cary and 180.1 miles from Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.30 one way or $100.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Valdese
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 Valdese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 296.84 mi (477.72 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,617 |
| Coordinates | 35.2059200, -84.0096300 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boiling Springs (-84.00963, 35.20592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $50.30 | $100.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.25 | $112.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $60.68 | $121.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $71.42 | $142.85 |
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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