How far is Cary, NC from Boonville, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Boonville, NC is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.41 mi
02h 40m
Flight
111.93 mi
180.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.93 mi
Kilometers
180.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.41 mi
Kilometers
209.87 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Cary
Fri, Apr 10, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-10T13:47
Arrive Boonville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cary
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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Cary
65.1 mi
01h 20m
To Boonville
65.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    152 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
80.1 mi · 61%
US 421 North
19.8 mi · 15%
I 40 West
18 mi · 14%
South State Street
8.61 mi · 7%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 3%
US 421
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

59.8 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
01h 20m from Cary
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Cary and 65.3 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 111.93 mi (180.13 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Boonville

#2 Boonville

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

Population1,109
Coordinates36.2326400, -80.7081200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Boonville (-80.70812, 36.23264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Boonville. The current time is 13:47:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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